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Dearborn Heights Robichaud junior Terrence Perkins (6) breaks a tackle on his way to a touchdown after an interception against Redford Thurston on Friday.

   Detroit Heights Robichaud held off Western Wayne Athletic Conference football rival Redford Thurston 34-32 on Friday, Sept. 17, at Robichaud.

   Robichaud improved to 2-1/3-1. Thurston fell to 0-3/0-4.

   Thurston got on the board first on a 12-yard touchdown run by senior JeRon Bradley. Senior William Rhinehart connected with sophomore Echie S. Kemutambah for the conversion to give the Eagles an 8-0 lead.

 

   Junior Terrence Perkins intercepted a Rhinehart pass and returned it 60 yards for a touchdown. The conversion failed, making the score 8-6.

   Perkins got his second interception of the game and returned it to the 35-yard line. Senior Jaylen Carter then tossed a 65-yard touchdown pass to junior Damaurie Patrick to put Robichaud up 12-8 at halftime.

   Carter connected with Perkins for three touchdown passes in the second half. Perkins finished with 350 all-purpose yards.

  Robichaud travels to Redford Union (3-0/3-1) on Friday, Sept. 24.

 

 

Dearborn Heights Robichaud senior Jaylen Carter (1) runs for a gain against Redford Thurston on Friday.

Dearborn Heights Robichaud junior Damaurie Patrick (8) runs for a touchdown against Redford Thurston on Friday.

Dearborn Heights Robichaud sophomore Daron Clay (5) runs for a gain against Redford Thurston on Friday.

Dearborn Heights Robichaud sophomore Yusif Abdul-Kareem (54) tracks down a Redford Thurston runner on Friday.

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