December 6, 2017
VOL. MMXVII, NO. 8
RAM’S EAR R I O V I S TA H I G H S C H O O L
Rio Vista Rams take home a hard fought win against Ripon Christian at Lincoln High for the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section title. by Noah Arroyo, Staff Writer
photos: Cole Merville
On October 27th, the Rams traveled to San Juan High School. They looked to improve their record to 6-3. Ryan Hurley had 98 rushing yards and that game came to an end for Ryan due to an injury to his arm. Hunter Apple had 85 yards receiving. Hunter ended up having the most tackles of the game with 11 tackles with Shawn Davis following behind him with seven tackles. The Rio Vista Rams ended the regular season against the Golden Sierra Grizzlies. The Rams were triumphant, winning by a score of 55-33. Ryan Hurley had a very impressive 191 rushing yards along with Dakota Mills’ 85 rushing yards. This puts the Rams recrd at 7-3 at the end of the regular season. The Rams find themselves second in their division with a 4-1 record during league play. The Rams had made it to the Sac-Joaquin Section Playoffs.. The Rio Vista Rams had made it into playoffs and got a first round bye which sent them straight to the second round. The second round of playoffs was against Woodland Christian. Dakota Mills had a
very astonishing 182 yards rushing and then Hunter Apple had a very stunning 13 tackles. The Rams had beat Woodland Christian 39-3. The Rams had gone off to Lincoln High to play against Ripon Christian for the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section finals. On the third play of the game, Noah Arroyo had an interception in which he took all the way back for a Rio Vista touchdown. Ryan Hurley had rushed for 2 touchdowns and Dakota Mills rushed for 3 touchdowns. Hunter Apple also had an outstanding 12 tackles. Rio Vista took home the first section title in 7 years and everybody in the stands were losing their minds, families were cheering, and the players were going crazy. The players said they were blessed to be able to play with an amazing team. The Rams football team is going to be playing the Galileo Lions at home for the Northern Region Championship game, and then the following week if the Rams win they will travel down south to the San Diego area to play for the State Championship.
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Wrestling Team Dominates Their First Tournament
photo: Courtesy of the wrestling team
photo: Stephen Oglesby
Rams Crush Ripon Christian to Win Section Title
Liam Smith and his father Mr. Smith celebrate after placing first in the Inderkum High School wrestling tournament. by Emma Bellante, Staff Writer
This Thanksgiving break while everyone was filling their bellies with Thanksgiving turkey and ham, the Rio Vista wrestling team was preparing for their first tournament by working hard and practicing their moves. On Saturday, November 25, the Rio Vista Rams wres-
tling team went to their very first official tournament at Inderkum High School in Sacramento. The team met at Rio Vista High School at 4:30 a.m. and drove all the way to Inderkum. Each wrestler had at least two matches, and they played more (Continued on Page 4)