Menchville Star Rising Junior Claims Six Offers

Clifton Richardson ‘s recruiting card

Clifton Richardson , a 6-1, 195-pound rising junior who has seen action at quarterback, running back, wide receiver, free safety and returner for Menchville (Newport News, VA), figures to be an important piece if the Monarchs are to rebound from three consecutive 2-8 seasons. A confident Richardson believes the team can be in for a breakout year.

“I think we’re starting to click with each other,” said Richardson, who is entering his third year on the varsity level under head coach John Byron. “I think we’re going to have a good year.”

An impressive athlete, Richardson, a speedy player who has run the 100 meters in 10.9 seconds and the 200 meters in 22.5 seconds, rushed for 643 yards and passed for 222 yards last season as a sophomore. He has used this off-season to improve his speed as well as his strength (he gained 10 pounds over the off-season), but feels he has improved most in another important area.

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