The Rio Linda Knights football team (Rio Linda, CA), was beaten 38-21 in Thursday's non-league challenge with the visiting Placer Hillmen (Auburn, CA)

The Hillmen (1-4) will now prepare for their challenge against Ponderosa (Shingle Springs, CA). The Bruins come into the challenge with a 4-1 record. In their last challenge, Ponderosa achieved victory over Casa Roble (Orangevale, CA), 9-6, in a non-league challenge.

The Knights now sport a 1-5 record. They take the field next when they host Wheatland for a non-league challenge on Thursday, September 28. Rio Linda will meet a Pirates team coming off a 14-13 league win over Twelve Bridges (Lincoln, CA). The Pirates record now stands at 5-0.