ESPN RISE and the Howard County Times preview the rematch with Atholton:

“The Hawks are in the region final for the fifth straight year, and they have won the past four times – twice in 3A (2005 and 2006) and the past two years in 2A.”

“The Hawks have been in the playoffs every year since 2004 and have won two state titles and four regional titles with an overall playoff record of 11-3. This is J.M. Bennett’s first playoff appearance …

The undefeated River Hill Hawks (8-0) play the undefeated Atholton Raiders (8-0) on Friday, 7pm, at River Hill High School. Arrive early for the Howard County Times Game of the Week.

“Over the past two years, River Hill has had Glenelg’s number, shutting out the Gladiators, 41-0, in last year’s regular season finale, and blanking Glenelg, 35-0, in Week 3 of 2007.
In the second week of …

Visit explorehoward.com for more:
http://www.explorehoward.com/sports/65220/football-wildecats-hawks-renew-rivalry/
Also on explorehoward.com, a look at the rivalry over the years:
http://www.explorehoward.com/sports/65156/football-river-hill-wilde-lake-through-years/

The Howard County Times 2009 football preview is now available online.