Rio Vista never got on the board in their matchup last Friday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Golden Sierra on Friday. They took down the Golden Sierra Grizzlies 38-22. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Rams also won the last time the pair played back in September of 2023.
Rio Vista was led to victory by Daniel Ornelas and Emmett Medders. Ornelas rushed for 122 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries, while Medders rushed for 101 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries. That's the most rushing yards Ornelas has posted since back in August.
Rio Vista was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 358 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Golden Sierra only rushed for 172.
One reason for the win was Rio Vista's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. Leading the way was Nathan Frisbie with 2.5. He has been hot for a while, having also posted five or more total tackles the last nine times he's played.
Golden Sierra's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Preston Radich, who picked up 82 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 31 yards. Radich was no stranger to the big play, connecting on a big catch that went for 58 yards. Another player making a difference was Gavin Miller, who rushed for 64 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries.
Rio Vista now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Golden Sierra, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-5 record this season.
Rio Vista will venture away from home to square off against Lindhurst at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Lindhurst is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 34.6 points per game this season. As for Golden Sierra, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Woodland Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Golden Sierra is on a three-game streak of home wins, Woodland Christian a three-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field.
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