If Natomas wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played Dixon, they should've done a better job of containing Jackson Cummins. The Dixon Rams walked away with a 33-22 victory over the Natomas Nighthawks on Friday thanks in part to Cummins, who rushed for 165 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 75-yard run.
Coleton Shipley threw for 190 yards and two touchdowns.
Wesley Besseghini was his top target, picking up 92 receiving yards and a touchdown. On the ground, Cummins rushed for 165 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries.
When it comes to explaining why Natomas lost, don't look at Antonio Contreras Jr. Despite the final result, he picked up 93 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Contreras Jr is becoming a predictor of Natomas' success: when he posts at least two receiving touchdowns the team is 2-1 (and 2-5 when he doesn't). Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Darion Jones, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
Dixon's record is now 4-5. As for Natomas, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-6.
Dixon will look to defend their home field on Friday against Rio Linda at 7:00 p.m. Natomas does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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