In local 8-man football action, the Rich Hill Tigers made the trip to Archie Friday night to face the defending back-to-back state champion Whirlwinds. While Rich Hill has shown steady growth in recent seasons, the powerhouse Whirlwinds were too much to overcome, handing the Tigers an 82–6 defeat.
Archie, a program that hadn’t lost a single game over the past two seasons, stumbled out of the gate in 2025 with a surprising opening loss to Lockwood with Golden City. Since then, however, the Whirlwinds have been quick to remind opponents why they remain a perennial favorite. On senior night, Archie dominated from start to finish, using its trademark speed and depth to overwhelm the visiting Tigers.
For Rich Hill, the setback provides a measuring stick against one of the state’s premier programs, as the Tigers continue to build momentum within their own program.
