Winter sports are in full swing at Rio Linda High School. From the wrestling mats to the hardwood and the soccer pitch, the Knights have a packed schedule this week. Whether you are looking to catch a home game to support the student-athletes or planning travel logistics for road games, here is your complete guide to Knights athletics for the week of December 8th through December 13th, 2025.
Get out there and support our Knights!
Monday, December 8th
The week kicks off with Boys Soccer defending their home turf, while the Girls Soccer program hits the road for two separate matchups.
- Boys Soccer (Home): vs. Nevada Union
- JV: 5:00 PM
- Varsity: 7:00 PM
- Girls Soccer (Away): at Pittsburg
- Frosh: 4:30 PM | Varsity: 6:30 PM
- Bus Departs: 1:00 PM
- Girls Soccer (Away): at Amador
- JV: 4:30 PM
- Bus Departs: 1:45 PM
Tuesday, December 9th
It is a big night for basketball in Rio Linda. Both the Girls and Boys programs will be hosting games, making it the perfect evening to head to the gym.
- Girls Basketball (Home): vs. Franklin
- JV: 4:00 PM
- Varsity: 5:30 PM
- Boys Basketball (Home): vs. Trinity
- Varsity Only: 7:00 PM
Wednesday, December 10th
Mid-week action sees the Wrestling team taking the mat at home against El Camino. Meanwhile, the Knights and the Natomas Nighthawks face off in soccer, with the Girls at home and the Boys traveling.
- Wrestling (Home): vs. El Camino
- Match Start: 6:00 PM
- Girls Soccer (Home): vs. Natomas
- JV: 4:00 PM
- Varsity: 6:00 PM
- Boys Soccer (Away): at Natomas
- JV: 4:00 PM | Varsity: 6:00 PM
- Bus Departs: 2:45 PM
Thursday, December 11th
The Knights hit the road on Thursday, with Boys Basketball traveling to Pioneer and Girls Basketball kicking off tournament play.
- Boys Basketball (Away): at Pioneer
- JV: 5:00 PM | Varsity: 6:30 PM
- Bus Departs: 3:30 PM
- Girls Basketball (Away): at Varsity Vista Tournament
- Time TBA
Friday, December 12th
Tournament action continues as the weekend approaches.
- Boys Soccer (Away): at Live Oak Tournament
- Time TBA
- Girls Basketball (Away): at Varsity Vista Tournament
- Time TBA
Saturday, December 13th
It is a busy Saturday for Rio Linda athletics. If you are staying local, the Boys Basketball team hosts Florin in the afternoon. For those traveling, Wrestling heads to the “Battle of the Buttes” at River Valley, while the soccer and basketball tournaments conclude.
- Boys Basketball (Home): vs. Florin
- JV: 4:30 PM
- Varsity: 6:00 PM
- Wrestling (Away): at River Valley (Battle of the Buttes)
- Match Start: 9:00 AM
- Bus Departs: 5:45 AM
- Girls Soccer (Away): at Carondelet Frosh Tournament
- Match Start: 9:30 AM
- Bus Departs: 6:15 AM
- Girls Basketball (Away): at Varsity Vista Tournament
- Time TBA
- Boys Soccer (Away): at Live Oak Tournament
- Time TBA
🎟️ Ticket Information
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Go Knights!
A special thank you to Svetlana Stepanchuk, Athletic Director and Physical Education Teacher at Rio Linda High School, for providing the weekly sports schedules. We appreciate your continued support in keeping our community informed.
