For the first time this season, Rialto will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. After each having a week off, they and the Fontana Steelers will shake off the rust and duke it out at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Rialto knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past four contests -- so hopefully Fontana likes a good challenge.
Two weeks ago, Rialto was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 41-37 to Banning. The loss was the Knights' first of the season.

Geonie Seeney
| 09/12/25 vs Pomona | 146 |
| 09/18/25 @ Banning | 89 |
| 08/22/25 @ Ontario | 79 |
| 08/29/25 vs Temecula Prep | 78 |
| 09/04/25 vs Indio | 58 |
Despite the defeat, Rialto got top-tier performance from Isaiah Wilson, who rushed for 236 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 12.4 yards per carry. Wilson was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 50 yards. Rialto also got a significant boost from Geonie Seeney, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 89 yards.
Meanwhile, Fontana might've scored the first points last Friday, but it was El Rancho who claimed the real prize. The Steelers fell 27-17 to the Dons. While the Steelers didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Dons 7-0 in the first quarter.
Having lost for the first time this season, Rialto fell to 4-1. As for Fontana, their loss dropped their record down to 3-2.
Everything came up roses for Rialto against Fontana in their previous matchup back in October of 2022, as the squad secured a 47-16 win. Will the Knights repeat their success, or do the Steelers have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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