Ripon Christian and Orestimba are an even 5-5 against one another since September of 2015, but not for long. The Knights will be playing at home against the Warriors at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The timing is sure in Ripon Christian's favor as the team sits on five straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Orestimba has been banged up by seven consecutive losses on the road also dating back to last season.
On Friday, Ripon Christian was fully in charge, breezing past Escalon 38-8. The result was nothing new for the Knights, who have now won three games by 26 points or more so far this season.
Lushen Sanders
| 10/17/25 vs Escalon | 186 |
| 08/29/25 vs Le Grand | 83 |
| 11/08/24 vs Bear River | 78 |
| 09/27/24 vs Hughson | 73 |
| 08/30/24 @ El Capitan | 71 |
Lushen Sanders was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 186 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 10.3 yards per carry. Those 186 rushing yards gave him a new career-high.
Meanwhile, Orestimba played a tough matchup on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They came up short against Hughson, falling 38-13. The Warriors were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 31-0.
Ripon Christian will have to contain Michael Maier as he made an impact in Orestimba's last game. He rushed for 127 yards and a pair of TDs on only nine carries. Maier's longest rush was for an impressive 65 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
Ripon Christian's victory bumped their record up to 7-1. As for Orestimba, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-6.
Ripon Christian came up short against Orestimba when the teams last played back in October of 2024, falling 21-17. Will the Knights have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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