I scouted them play Sullivan South (TN). They didn't have Lowe or Howie, due to playing in the VHSCA all star football game. I later found out that Lowe and Howie quit once they returned from the all star game, so the team I watched play Sullivan South is their complete team now.
With that being said, Richlands is going to live and die by the three point shot. Phillips (coach's son) led the way with about 29 points that night. The Ball kid is an athlete, and was their only force down low. They're not a very fast team, speed wise. They take their time and select smart shots (usually from deep but open). Once they meet a team who will put some pressure on them with a hand in their face they will struggle. They were able to create a lot of turnovers in the Virginia High tournament, but the teams they played are very sub-par teams. The nights their 3's aren't falling is the nights they lose. Which is why I say good teams like Gate City, Graham, and Martinsville could defeat Richlands by double digits. Though Graham hasn't played much of anybody themselves but at least they are murdering opponents they should and not letting them back into games in the 3rd qtr.
