Brett Tyler Christiansen had two goals and an assist, and Tal Tucker added a goal and an assist as Richland (11-4) beat St. Aloysius (1-10).

Brayden Banks scored St. Al’s only goal, and backup keeper Will Burnett made six saves against 11 shots. Richland, though, took a 3-1 halftime lead on Christiansen’s goal with 7½ minutes left in the first half and tacked on two more scores against the Flashes’ junior varsity in the second.

Trey Miles and Elliot Faler each had a goal for Richland.

St. Al coach Jason Hopkins said subbing in the JV was part of a plan to prepare for tonight’s division game against Greenville-St. Joe. The Flashes can advance to the Class 1A-2A-3A playoffs if they win by three goals.

“We’re going to play attacking soccer. We’re going to try and outscore the opponent by three goals, not sit back and wait for opportunities,” Hopkins said. “It’s going to be an exciting game.”