Rialto was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat. They were outmatched by the Rim of the World Fighting Scots on the road and fell 41-8. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Knights of the 35-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
Despite the loss, Rialto still got an impressive performance from Alb Baber, who rushed for 103 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 50 receiving yards.
It was another big night for Tatum Ortiz, who rushed for 203 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 8.8 yards per carry for Rim of the World. Another player making a difference was Jake Farley, who threw for 173 yards and a touchdown while completing 87.5% of his passes.
Rialto's defeat dropped their record down to 0-9. As for Rim of the World, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-3.
Rialto and San Gorgonio are set to duel on Friday. San Gorgonio is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 35.2 points per game this season. Rim of the World has already played their next game, a 33-21 loss against Grand Terrace on the 31st.
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