After flying high against Pomona last Friday, Rialto came back down to earth. The Knights took a 41-37 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Banning Broncos on Thursday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Knights of the 17-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2024.
Geonie Seeney
| 09/18/25 @ Banning | 89 |
| 08/22/25 @ Ontario | 79 |
| 08/29/25 vs Temecula Prep | 78 |
| 09/04/25 vs Indio | 58 |
When it comes to explaining why Rialto lost, don't look at Isaiah Wilson. Despite the final result, he rushed for 236 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 12.4 yards per carry. Wilson showed off some serious burst, cutting through the defense on one rush that went for 50 yards. Geonie Seeney helped out on the ground, rushing for 89 yards.
Banning's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was JACOB ANZALDUA, who threw for 408 yards and five TDs. With that strong performance, ANZALDUA is now averaging an impressive 317.2 passing yards per game. Banning's leading receiver JMARI GARLINGTON was ANZALDUA's top target yet again, picking up 207 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
Having lost for the first time this season, Rialto fell to 4-1. As for Banning, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 4-1.
Rialto and Banning will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next games. The next time the Knights see the field they'll take on Fontana at 7:00 p.m. on October 3. As for Banning, their break will end when they face Yucca Valley at 7:00 p.m. on October 3.
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