For the first time since 2000, the VHSL football playoffs will not include the Richlands Blue Tornado.
The Radford Bobcats took advantage of six turnovers in rolling to a 42-0 non-district win over the Blues on Saturday afternoon.
The Blue Tornado (3-3) trailed 35-0 at halftime.
Richlands did not claim one of the four VHSL Region 2D playoff spots as Graham plays Union and Tazewell tangles with Wise County Central in the first round.
Zane Rupe rushed for 90 yards and two touchdowns for Radford (4-1), which secured a bid to the Region 2C playoffs. Virginia Tech recruit P.J. Prioleau added 82 receiving yards and a touchdown for the Bobcats, who are coached by former Castlewood boss Matthew Saunders.
Sage Webb had 72 receiving yards and 39 rushing yards for Richlands. The Blues threw three interceptions and lost three fumbles.
Rad – Cobbs 13 pass from Rupe (Sproule kick)
Rad – Rupe 1 run (pass failed)
Rad – Rupe 62 run (Sproule kick)
Rad – Prioleau 56 run (Sproule kick)