Football Recap: Live Oak Lions vs. Oroville Tigers
After only three points in their last contest, Live Oak made sure to put some points up on the board against Oroville on Friday. The Live Oak Lions simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Oroville Tigers 41-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Lions have posted since September 1, 2023.
Live Oak had a senior duo take command as Mario Ramirez rushed for 104 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries and Tanner Tillotson rushed for 131 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries. Tillotson's longest rush was for an impressive 52 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Live Oak was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 368 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Oroville only rushed for 54.
Live Oak moved to 3-6 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak. As for Oroville, they are on a 19-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-9.
Live Oak will challenge Orland at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Orland will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Live Oak surely won't give up without a fight. As for Oroville, they will take on Las Plumas at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Las Plumas is coming into the game with three straight defeats at home, meaning Oroville will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
