After flying high against San Juan last Friday, Delta came back down to earth. The Delta Saints were outmatched by the Rio Vista Rams on the road and fell 82-42. The loss continues a trend for the Saints in their matchups with the Rams: they've now lost five in a row.
Delta's loss on Friday came despite strong showings from Max Danila and Chase Parkinson. Danila gained 178 total yards and four touchdowns, while Parkinson threw for 300 yards and five touchdowns. With that strong performance, Danila is now averaging an impressive 112 receiving yards per game.
Rio Vista's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ethan Friedel, who rushed for 84 yards and four touchdowns. Another player making a difference was Emmett Medders, who rushed for 144 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries.
Delta's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Rio Vista, their victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 1-1.
Delta will host Gustine at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Rio Vista, they will face off against Winters at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The two teams might be coming in a bit winded given how much these teams ran up and down the field in their prior games.
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