2016 Coaching Staff
| Coach | Position | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Neidhold | Head Coach |
Head Coach: 2008 to 2023 Assistant: 2005 to 2007 |
| Josh Jelinek | Offensive Coordinator |
Head Coach: 2024 Assistant: 2010 to 2023 |
| Mitch Davis | Defensive Coordinator | 2006 to 2016 |
| Tom Moore | Quarterbacks | 2013 to 2020 |
| Tyler Thomas | Wide Receivers | 2013 to 2024 |
| Ray Williams | Running Backs | 2007 to 2024 |
| Weston Mason | Defensive Line | 2014 to 2023 |
| Zack Fife | Offensive Line | 2016 to 2022 |
| D.J. Search | Defensive Backs | 2013 to 2024 |
| Jeff Muai | Defensive Backs | 2013 to 2017 |
| Kent Kafentzis | Defensive Backs | 2016 to 2019 |
| Pete Zukowski | Linebackers | 2015 to 2017 |
| Pat Zuniga | Freshmen | 2016 to 2024 |
| Jonathan Wright | Freshmen | 2016 to 2017 |
| Derek Fairchild | Freshmen | 2016 |
| Joel Teats | Freshman | 2015 to 2016 |
| Joel Teats | Freshmen | 2015 to 2016 |
| Bobby Weissenfels | Freshmen | 2016 |
- 2016 Notes & Highlights
- State Class 4A 2nd Place
- Played Camas in the State Championship Game at the Tacoma Dome, losing 24-14.
- Richland's second place finish in the 4A ranks combined with Kamiakin's win over O'Dea in the 3A state championship game marked the first time two Tri-City teams played for the state football championship in the same year.
- Longest winning streak to start the season: 13 games
- Brigham Whitby was named to the Seattle Times all-state team.