Game recap: Yuba City keeps River City at bay

By Staff Report Aug 31, 2012, 11:27pm

Game recap

Yuba City (Calif.) saw its 14-point lead dwindle down to three, but still managed to hang on and beat River City (West Sacramento, Calif.) 17-14 on Saturday.

After taking the lead on in the first quarter, the Honkers led 14-0 at the half.

Yuba City saw its 14-point halftime lead fall to seven entering the fourth.

Anthony Fleenor was the best player for YC in the game. He ran for two touchdowns and kicked one field goal.

The Honkers entered the contest giving up 21.0 points per game this year. Yuba City held firm on the defensive front, and kept the Raiders right around the 20.0 points it had been averaging per game.



River City had lost to Christian Brothers last week, 23-20. YC defeated Davis last week, 48-21.

River City (0-2) goes up against Argonaut in a non-conference game matchup next week, while Yuba City (2-0) locks horns with Liberty Ranch in a non-conference game.