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HELLO SPORTS FANS! This is Your Week in Rio Linda Knights Athletics.

Holy cow, neighbors! Grab your windbreakers and a thermos of coffee, because the Rio Linda Knights are lacing ’em up for a week of high-octane action that’ll have you cheering until you’re hoarse! We’ve got Senior Nights, road trips to Stockton, and more hustle than a Rio Linda garage sale.

Here is your Knight Sports Report for the week of February 9th!


⚽ MONDAY, FEB 9: The Battle of the Pitch

We’re kicking things off with a classic home-and-away split against El Camino.

  • GIRLS SOCCER: Defending the home turf! JV kicks off at 4:00 PM, Varsity follows at 6:00 PM.
  • BOYS SOCCER: The boys are hitting the road to El Camino. JV at 4:00 PM, Varsity at 6:00 PM. Get those bus engines warming up!

🎓 TUESDAY, FEB 10: SENIOR NIGHT SPECTACULAR

Folks, pack the stands for this one. It’s Senior Night against Union Mine. Let’s show these seniors some Rio Linda love.

  • GIRLS SOCCER: Home vs. Union Mine @ 4:30 PM.
  • BOYS SOCCER: Home vs. Union Mine @ 6:30 PM.

🏀 WEDNESDAY, FEB 11: Hoops & Heart

The hardwood is going to be smoking!

  • GIRLS BASKETBALL: It’s SENIOR NIGHT at the palace! Come cheer on our Lady Knights as they take on Woodland. JV @ 5:30 PM, Varsity @ 7:00 PM.
  • BOYS BASKETBALL: The boys are traveling to Woodland to see if they can spoil the Wolves’ night. JV @ 6:00 PM, Varsity @ 7:30 PM.

⚾ THURSDAY, FEB 12: Diamonds & Destiny

  • GIRLS BASKETBALL: Back on the road, heading over to Destiny Christian for a Varsity showdown at 7:00 PM.
  • BASEBALL: You smell that? That’s fresh-cut grass and pine tar! Baseball is BACK at home against Vanden. JV @ 4:00 PM, Varsity @ 6:00 PM.

🤼 FRIDAY, FEB 13: Mat Madness

Friday the 13th? Not for these grapplers! They’re looking for gold.

  • BOYS WRESTLING: Heading down to Stockton for the Division Sections. Leave it all on the mat, boys!
  • GIRLS WRESTLING: Traveling to Natomas for Regionals. Power and poise on display!

📢 THE SCOOP: Don’t be caught standing in line like a total amateur! Secure your spot in the bleachers by grabbing your tickets at GoFan.co here.

A massive tip of the cap to Svetlana Stepanchuk, our hard-working Athletic Director and PE Teacher at Rio Linda High. Thanks for keeping the scoreboard lit and the whistles blowing!

About the author

John Todd

Born and raised in Rio Linda, a graduate of Rio Linda High School, and a resident for most of the last 50 years. Co-Chair for the Rio Linda Elverta Neighborhood Association, announcer for Rio Linda Knights Football, Rio Linda Christmas Light Parade, and Rio Linda Little League Parade, Original keeper of the Archway Lights, and outspoken advocate for the Rio Linda Elverta community.