Football Recap: Vacaville Skates Past River City with Ease

By Team Reports Oct 26, 2024, 8:09am

Football Recap: Vacaville Bulldogs vs. River City Raiders

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Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Vacaville). They claimed a resounding 45-14 victory over the River City Raiders. Winning may never get old, but the Bulldogs sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.

Leading Vacaville to victory were Brendan Jackson and Tanner Boyd. Jackson threw for 214 yards and three touchdowns on perfect 12-for-12 passing, while Boyd rushed for 66 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 57 yards.

Vacaville wouldn't let River City keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Vacaville can thank Brandon Morton and Cooper Donahoo for forcing both of them.

Vacaville has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a nice bump to their 6-3 record this season. As for River City, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-7.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Vacaville will welcome Wood at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Wood is coming into the contest with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Vacaville will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for River City, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Sacramento at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.

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