Lindhurst junior running back Chan Hicks (3) rushes towards the end zone in the Blazers’ win over Rio Vista on Oct. 16. Photo by Chris Pedigo

Sac-Joaquin Section

River Valley 34, Fairfield 7 - The River Valley Falcons football program told everyone that things are different and they proved that after winning back-to-back games for the first time since 2019.

River Valley took care of business in a dominant 34-7 win over Fairfield.

The Falcons rushing duo of junior running backs Kobe Edwards and Uriah Madrid combined for 326 total yards on the ground as Edwards had 207 for his third 200-plus yard game of the season.

River Valley junior quarterback Oscar Hull completed five passes for 93 yards and tossed two touchdowns in the air.

Falcons’ seniors Kavari Drummonds and Cesar Navarro were the recipients of the touchdown passes from Hull.

River Valley will host its final regular season game at home on Friday as the Kennedy Cougars come to town. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:15 p.m.

River Valley senior Kavari Drummonds (1) catches a pass on October 9 during the Falcons’ defeat to Foothill. Photo by Chris Pedigo

Yuba City 35, Placer 19 - The Yuba City Honkers keep making people eat their words and believe in the brown and gold as they beat the Placer Hillmen 35-19.

Yuba City head coach Jonah Lessard expressed to Yuba Sutter Butte Colusa Sports that the Honkers defense came up big time and time again as they scored on a 99-yard fumble return for a touchdown by junior linebacker Ean Barraza.

Lessard added that senior quarterback Judah Allen had four interceptions, but three of them were 50/50 balls.

Offensively, senior Cody Haase dominated on the ground again as he rushed for 244 yards on the ground and had three touchdowns.

The Honkers host Twelve Bridges on Friday with a lot of eyes on this game as it will be presumed for the Foothill Valley League title with each team having two games remaining on their schedule.

Yuba City senior running back Cody Haase (12) gets to the outside during the Honkers’ win over Roseville on Oct. 9. Photo by Steven Bryla

Lindhurst 56, Esparto 0 - Lindhurst handled their business trip last week with a 56-0 shutout victory over the Esparto Spartans and stayed towards the top of the Sierra Delta League standings.

The Blazers had a comfortable 35-point advantage at the half and cruised through the second half for the win.

Lindhurst junior running back Chan Hicks continued his dominance on the ground as he carried the ball seven times for 148 yards on the ground. Defensively, Hicks had five tackles and two interceptions against Esparto.

Blazers sophomore running back Antonio Clements II ran the ball four times for 88 yards and Lindhurst rushed for 347 yards on the ground and found the end zone seven times.

Lindhurst hosts Woodland Christian on Thursday for clear second place in the SDL and if the Blazers can take down the Cardinals, they should jump them in the Division VI rankings in hope for a playoff spot.

Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.

Sutter 40, Rio Linda 7 - It was another week in the Golden Empire League and the Sutter Huskies dominated another league victory with a 40-7 beat down to the Rio Linda Knights.

Sutter senior running back Losi Asiata is now the school's record holder for most yards rushed in a game (322).

Asiata found the end zone four times on the ground and surpassed his rushing total from last season in the win as he is currently at 1765 yards rushing.

Huskies head coach Ryan Reynolds told YSBC that they only ran five offensive plays in the second half due to a running clock.

Sutter had a trio of seniors with double-digit tackles that led the way to the victory over the nights between Andrew Barker (18), Kristian Montero (12) and Deagan Parks (10).

The Huskies will hit the road to Sacramento and take on Natomas Friday with kickoff scheduled for 7:15 p.m.

Wheatland senior wide receiver Aiden Luckett (5) scores a late touchdown in the Pirates’ win over Amador on August 28. Photo by Chris Pedigo

Wheatland 32, Marysville 9 - The Wheatland Pirates won their second-straight Pioneer Valley League game in a 32-9 victory over Marysville.

Wheatland had 321 yards of offense led by 110 rushing yards by junior running back Johnny Mcknight as he added one score on the ground.

Pirates’ seniors Noah Meixner and Joseph Franklin each had a touchdown pass in the win over Marysville.

Seniors’ Aiden Luckett and Deo Reed caught a touchdown pass each and combined for seven receptions and 115 yards receiving.

Defensively, senior linebacker Kai Leibrich led the way for Wheatland with 10 tackles.

The Pirates will host Northgate (Walnut Creek) in a non-league contest on Friday with kickoff set for 7:15 p.m.

Northern Section

East Nicolaus 42, Colusa 0 - East Nicolaus returned home last week and dominated for their ninth-straight win of the year.

The Spartans controlled the game from the jump and led by 28 at the half.

The selflessness of the East Nicolaus program was displayed in the victory as nine different Spartans’ carried the ball for 290-plus yards on the ground.

Senior running back Justin Welch led the way with 15 carries for 81 yards on the ground and found the end zone twice.

East Nicolaus junior quarterback Braden Appelt completed four passes for 79 yards and connected with junior Deegan Geer for a 20-yd touchdown pass.

The Spartans have a bye week this week and get some much needed rest before they have their regular-regular season finale at Paradise on Nov. 6.

East Nicolaus junior Deegan Geer (20) catches a pass on Oct. 16 during the Spartans’ victory against Winters. Photo by Steven Bryla