Ramona is 0-3 against Rubidoux since August of 2014 but things could change on Friday. The Ramona Rams will square off against the Rubidoux Falcons at 7:00 p.m. Ramona is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.
If Ramona beats Rubidoux with 35 points on Friday, it's going to be the squad's new lucky number: they've won their past two matchups with that exact score. Ramona claimed a resounding 35-0 victory over Jurupa Valley on the road. The Rams' offense checked out after the first half but had enough points banked to take the game anyway.
It was another big night for Kody Shinar, who rushed for 129 yards and three touchdowns on only six carries, and also threw for 69 yards and two touchdowns. Those 129 rushing yards gave him a new career-high.
Ramona didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Anthony Rios and Angel Barrios. Barrios is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in the last 21 games he's played dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Rubidoux managed to keep up with Norte Vista until halftime on Thursday, but things quickly went downhill from there. Rubidoux came up short against Norte Vista, falling 42-16. The Falcons' loss continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Rubidoux's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Elijah Cruz, who picked up 41 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and Joshua Green, who threw for 104 yards and two touchdowns.
Ramona's win was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-0. As for Rubidoux, their loss dropped their record down to 3-5.
Ramona ended up a good deal behind Rubidoux when the teams last played back in November of 2015, losing 24-7. Can Ramona avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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