After flying high against Oroville last Friday, Live Oak came back down to earth. The Live Oak Lions were dealt a 56-21 defeat at the hands of the Orland Trojans on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Lions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 812th, while the Trojans are ranked 367th).
Live Oak's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Tanner Tillotson, who picked up 137 receiving yards and a touchdown. Live Oak also got a significant boost from Mario Ramirez, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 85 yards.
It was another big night for Luke Schager, who rushed for 196 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 11.5 yards per carry, and also threw for 32 yards and a touchdown for Orland. Schager continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Zane Frailey, who rushed for 143 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries.
Live Oak has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-7 record this season. As for Orland, they pushed their record up to 8-2 with the win, which was their third straight on the road.
Both are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Live Oak will venture away from home to take on Lassen at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Lassen will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Live Oak surely won't give up without a fight. As for Orland, they will host Pierce at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Orland is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 31.4 points per game this season.
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