The Rio Vista Rams will take on the Esparto Spartans at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Esparto took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Rio Vista, who comes in off a win.
On Friday, Rio Vista really took it to Highlands for the full four quarters, racking up a 53-26 win. The Rams haven't had any issues with the Scots recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.
Ethan Friedel
| 09/05/25 vs Winters | 50 |
| 08/29/25 @ Maxwell | 64 |
| 08/22/25 @ Stone Ridge Christian | 68 |
| 09/19/25 vs Elite | 95 |
| 09/26/25 @ Highlands | 171 |
Rio Vista found their leader in sophomore Ethan Friedel, who rushed for 171 yards and four TDs while picking up 8.6 yards per carry. Those 171 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Friedel. Another player making a difference was Emmett Medders, who rushed for 86 yards on only nine carries.
Rio Vista was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 450 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2024.
Rio Vista's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB six times. Highlands' QB won't forget Nate Frisbie anytime soon given he sacked him 3.5 times. Frisbie is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least five every time he's taken the field this season. Rio Vista received some extra help from Jax Fletcher, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Meanwhile, Esparto was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss dating back to last season. They took a blow against Mesa Verde, falling 53-14. On the bright side, the 14- point effort marked the Spartans' highest-scoring matchup to date.
Rio Vista now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Esparto, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-4.
Everything came up roses for Rio Vista against Esparto when the teams last played back in November of 2024, as the squad secured a 47-14 win. In that game, the Rams amassed a halftime lead of 35-7, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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