Rio Linda was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They were beaten by the Placer Hillmen 54-7. While losing is never fun, the Knights can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 785th, while the Hillmen are ranked 148th).
Baylor Kelley was a one-man wrecking crew for Placer as he rushed for 58 yards and two touchdowns. Kelley didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack, made two total tackles, and defended a pass in addition to snagging an interception which he returned for a touchdown.
Rio Linda's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Placer, they pushed their record up to 2-0 with that victory, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Rio Linda will challenge Center on Friday. As for Placer, they will square off against Del Oro at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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