Sports
Richwoods has a quality athletic program with several state qualifiers and medalists over the years. The school colors are green and white and their mascot is the Knight.
Richwoods is currently a member of the Mid-State 6 Conference which includes five regular members: Peoria High School (Central), Woodruff High School, Manual High School, Peoria Notre Dame High School for all sports, and includes Quincy Notre Dame High School for football only. The football team has enjoyed great success through many coaches, they have won more conference championships then any other team in the conference.
The Lady Knights basketball team won the Class 3A State Championship for the 2008-09 season. They also won the Class AA State Championship in 2005.
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