Mr. Gatti's Showdown: Richardson vs. Richardson Pearce

GattisShowdown2This week's Mr. Gatti’s Showdown features Richardson vs. Richardson Pearce – a rivalry that has been fairly even dating back to 2004. Pearce (1-2 this season) won six straight over Richardson from 2004-2009 by an average margin of 19 points, but has struggled recently against the Eagles. Richardson (0-3 this year) has won five of the last six matchups, including a thrilling 54-50 win over Pearce last season. 2015: Richardson 54, Pearce 50 2014: Richardson 48, Peace 30 2013: Pearce 28, Richardson 12 2012: Richardson 50, Pearce 35 2011: Richardson 28, Pearce 25 2010: Richardson 44, Pearce 42 2009: Pearce 43, Richardson 21 2008: Pearce 34, Richardson 14 2007: Pearce 33, Richardson 10 2006: Pearce 50, Richardson 7 2005: Pearce 31, Richardson 28 2004: Pearce 34, Richardson 31 Richardson’s offense has played a big role in the Eagles’ recent success, as the team scored an average of more than 39 points per game in the last six matchups. This year, both teams enter the game with new coaches looking to grab their first win in the rivalry. Richardson hired Greg Pels, a former defensive coordinator at Arlington Lamar, to replace Brian Chandler. Pearce brought in former Lake Travis offensive coordinator David Collins in June to replace Randy Robertson, who had spent the previous nine seasons as the team’s head coach. This year, the rivalry will serve as Pearce’s homecoming game. The Mustangs will host the homecoming pep rally Friday morning at 9am, and the game will kickoff at 7:30 p.m. Friday night. The annual homecoming dance is set for Saturday Sept. 24.