Football Recap: Pleasant Grove Starts Season with Victory on the Road

Pleasant Grove had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They strolled past the River City Raiders with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 19-0. The Eagles have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Raiders, too.

Hekili Hernandez

Rushing Yards

08/22/25 @ River City	106
11/01/24 vs Laguna Creek	22
10/25/24 vs Elk Grove	31
10/18/24 @ Cosumnes Oaks	83
10/11/24 @ Franklin	78
+ 2 more games

Pleasant Grove's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Hekili Hernandez, who rushed for 106 yards on only 15 carries. That's the most rushing yards Hernandez has posted since back in September of 2024.

Hernandez was just one part of a punishing run game: Pleasant Grove was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 223 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as River City only rushed for 17 rushing yards.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pleasant Grove will look to takes advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they takes on Lodi at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. As for River City, they will host Sheldon at 7:15 p.m. on Friday.