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Richwoods aims to improve red zone performance this season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 11:57 PM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Richwoods aims to improve red zone performance this season

Summary

Richwoods heads into the season looking to enhance its offensive performance as it opens against Peoria High. Last season, the Knights struggled in the red zone, averaging just 14.5 points per game, with many drives ending without touchdowns. Head coach Jim Ulbirch emphasized the need for greater physicality from the offensive line and a more consistent ability to finish drives. The team is focused on balancing the pass and run to score more effectively this year.

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Key Details

•Richwoods opens the season against Peoria High.
•The Knights averaged 14.5 points per game last season.
•Coach Jim Ulbirch stresses red zone performance improvement.

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11:57 PMYahoo Sports — Boot Camp: Richwoods looks to finish more drives with TD’s

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PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Finishing in the red zone will be key for Richwoods this season. Last year head coach Jim Ulbirch said the Knights didn’t have much trouble moving the ball, but they had too many drives that stalled inside the red zone and they turned it over on downs or settled for a […]
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