For the first time this season, Las Plumas will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will host the Live Oak Lions at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Las Plumas is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Lassen on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Thunderbirds were outmatched by the Grizzlies and fell 56-14. The Thunderbirds haven't had much luck with the Grizzlies recently, as the team has come up short the last six times they've met.
Despite the loss, Las Plumas saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Branden Robinson threw for 168 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 58 yards on only five carries.
Meanwhile, Live Oak beat River Valley 34-26 on Friday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Lions.
Live Oak had a senior duo take command as Ian Miranda rushed for 188 yards and a pair of TDs while picking up 7.2 yards per carry and Bradley Perigo rushed for 70 yards and two scores. Miranda's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 150 rushing yards.
Live Oak was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 261 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 177 rushing yards in three consecutive matchups.
Live Oak's victory bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Las Plumas, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.
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