Football Recap: Victor Valley Jackrabbits vs. Rialto Knights
Victor Valley won the last time they faced Rialto, and things went their way on Thursday too. The Victor Valley Jackrabbits walked away with a 22-15 win over the Rialto Knights. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Jackrabbits.
The critical scores for Victor Valley came from Vic Villa, Nikolas Blocker, and Xavier Matthews.
Victor Valley wouldn't let Rialto keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Victor Valley can thank Villa and Jordan Holleman for forcing both of them. Holleman also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing a fumble and making three total tackles.
Victor Valley was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 239 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 180 rushing yards in six consecutive contests dating back to last season.
When it comes to explaining why Rialto lost, don't look at Alb Baber. Despite the final result, he rushed for 81 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries.
Victor Valley's victory bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Rialto, their loss was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-2.
Victor Valley will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on Twentynine Palms at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Rialto, they will head out to take on Miller at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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