It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Rio Vista had no problem doing just that on Friday. They took their game with ease, bagging a 47-14 victory over the Esparto Spartans. The Rams might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matches by 33 points or more this season.
It was another big night for Emmett Medders, who rushed for 136 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 carries. He has become a key player for Rio Vista: the team is 4-2 when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns, but 2-3 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Carlos Saiz, who picked up 91 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Rio Vista was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 337 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 297 rushing yards in three consecutive contests.
Rio Vista now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Esparto, they now have a losing record at 5-6.
Rio Vista will take on Elite at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Elite is coming into the matchup with four straight wins on the road, so Rio Vista will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Esparto does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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