It's playoff time, and Hilmar had no trouble coming through when it counted. They claimed a resounding 41-13 win over the Rio Linda Knights. With the Yellowjackets ahead 34-7 at the half, the game was all but over already.
Lucas Belo
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Hilmar's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Adam Branco, who rushed for 101 yards and three TDs on only 11 carries. Lucas Belo was in the mix too, providing the Yellowjackets with two touchdowns.
Hilmar didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Nathan Ayala and Jacob Sward.
When it comes to explaining why Rio Linda lost on Friday, don't look at Joseph Kalanui. Despite the final result, he rushed for 89 yards and one score.
Hilmar is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-4 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 36.0 points over those games. As for Rio Linda, they now have a losing record of 5-6.
Hilmar wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 48-14 loss against Sutter on the 21st. Rio Linda does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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