Foothill was the 28-0 winner over Rio Linda when they last played one another back in September of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Mustangs were dealt a 63-14 defeat at the hands of the Knights on Friday. The Mustangs were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 42-6.
Rio Linda was led to victory by Louis Means and Joseph Corey. Means rushed for 125 yards and three touchdowns on only eight carries, while Corey rushed for 106 yards and three TDs on only seven carries. Means' longest rush was for an impressive 65 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. The team also got some help courtesy of Joseph Kalanui, who rushed for 58 yards and one score.
Foothill is on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3. As for Rio Linda, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Foothill will head out to face off against Lincoln at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. As for Rio Linda, they will venture away from home to challenge Natomas at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The match will give the Knights their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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