Ripon was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell 33-21 to the Hilmar Yellowjackets. The Indians were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Yellowjackets apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in November of 2024.
Despite the loss, Ripon still got an impressive performance from Andrew Shaw, who rushed for 33 yards and two TDs, and also threw for 82 yards and one touchdown.
Cohen Felber had a dynamite game For Hilmar., rushing for 157 yards and a pair of scores. Those 157 rushing yards gave Felber a new career-high.
Ripon's loss dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Hilmar, their win bumped their record up to 6-4.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. After each having a week off, Ripon and Liberty Ranch will shake off the cobwebs and hit the field against one another at 7:00 p.m. on the 14th. The Indians' defense better be ready for this one: the Hawks have averaged an impressive 42.1 points per game this season. As for Hilmar, they will host Rio Linda at 7:00 p.m. on the 14th.
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