Rio Vista won the last time they faced Highlands, and things went their way on Friday too. The Rio Vista Rams secured a 44-38 W over the Highlands Scots. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Rams.
Rio Vista was led to victory by Emmett Medders and Ethan Friedel. Medders rushed for 129 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries, while Friedel gained 189 total yards and two touchdowns. Another player making a difference was Amador Arroyo, who gained 94 total yards and a touchdown.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Rio Vista was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 389 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Highlands only rushed for 131.
Rio Vista's defensive line made their presence known, laying out Walter Lewis. six times. The heavy lifting was done by Nathan Frisbie and Charlie Jeffers, who racked up 5.5 sacks between them. Frisbie also set a new season high mark in total tackles with eight.
Highlands' loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Lewis, who threw for 220 yards and four touchdowns, and also rushed for 58 yards and a touchdown. Oscar Millan also helped with three touchdowns in total.
Rio Vista pushed their record up to 3-2 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Highlands, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.
Rio Vista will head out to take on Vacaville Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Rio Vista is facing Vacaville Christian at the right time seeing as Vacaville Christian is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Highlands, they will welcome Golden Sierra at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Golden Sierra's defense has only allowed 17.4 points per game this season, so Highlands' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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