Sacramento had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They claimed a resounding 48-0 victory over Sonoma Valley. The final result isn't all that surprising considering Sacramento's considerable advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 166th, while Sonoma Valley is ranked 454th).
Sacramento was led to victory by Laron James-Radcliffe and Cordell Radcliffe. James-Radcliffe threw for 113 yards and three TDs on only eight passes, while Radcliffe rushed for 141 yards and one touchdown while picking up 8.8 yards per carry. Damarie Taylor got in on the action as well, converting a pick into a touchdown.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Sacramento was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 222 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 160 rushing yards in seven consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Sacramento didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Taylor and Isaiah Blackwell. Taylor got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sacramento will head out to challenge Livermore at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Sonoma Valley, they will venture away from home to face off against Montgomery at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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