Live Oak lost against Las Plumas back in September of 2017, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Live Oak Lions fell just short of the Las Plumas Thunderbirds by a score of 22-20. The Lions gained 60 more yards on the day, but it was the Thunderbirds that made the best use of them.
When it comes to explaining why Live Oak lost, don't look at Tanner Tillotson. Despite the final result, he rushed for 203 yards and three touchdowns.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Live Oak was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 250 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Las Plumas only rushed for 120.
Live Oak has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season. As for Las Plumas, they pushed their record up to 4-2 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season.
A feisty cat fight will be fought when Lions faces off against Corning at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Las Plumas, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Orland at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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