River Islands fell victim to Linden and their airtight defense on Friday. They were beaten by the Linden Lions 63-0. While losing is never fun, the Riptide can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 944th, while the Lions are ranked 309th).
Linden's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Landen Ly led the charge by rushing for 117 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries. Ly really tore up the turf during one magnificent 85-yard run. The team also got some help courtesy of Matthew Schallberger, who threw for 160 yards and four touchdowns.
River Islands is on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5. As for Linden, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 5-1.
River Islands will venture away from home to challenge Summerville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Summerville's defense has only allowed 12.3 points per game this season, so River Islands' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Linden, they will host Bret Harte at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Linden is facing Bret Harte at the right time seeing as Bret Harte is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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