A victory for Rio Vista just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They came up short against the Axtell Longhorns, falling 44-20. The loss continues a trend for the Eagles in their matchups with the Longhorns: they've now lost three in a row.
Although Rio Vista took the loss, they still got scores from Anthony Zepeda, Brysen Yadon, and Dawson Macklin.
Rio Vista wouldn't let Axtell keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Rio Vista can thank Dawson Biggs and Tate Conley for forcing both of them. Rio Vista got some further help from Malachi Ramzy: he made 11 total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Rio Vista's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Axtell, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.
Rio Vista will look to defend their home field on Friday against Bosqueville at 7:00 p.m. Rio Vista is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 29.2 points per game this season. As for Axtell, they will head out to take on Italy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Italy is on a three-game streak of home wins, Axtell a nine-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season)-- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field.
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