By Rio Linda Online Sports Desk
Folks, grab your heavy coats and your stadium cushions. It’s mid-January here in Rio Linda, and while the mornings might be frosty, the competition is heating up significantly for our Knights. We are deep into the winter season now, where league standings start to take shape and every possession, goal, and takedown counts just a little bit more.
This week offers a full slate of action. We’ve got the soccer squads battling Dixon and El Camino, the wrestlers defending the home mat against Casa Roble, and Friday night hoops that promise to keep the gym rocking.
Here is the rundown of where you can catch our Knights in action this week, January 12th through January 17th.
Monday, January 12th
We kick off the week on the pitch against the Dixon Rams. The programs are splitting up, so you’ll have to choose your venue. The Lady Knights have the home-field advantage tonight.
- Girls Soccer: Home vs. Dixon (JV 4 PM / Varsity 6 PM)
- Boys Soccer: Away at Dixon (JV 4 PM / Varsity 6 PM)
Tuesday, January 13th
There is nothing quite like the atmosphere of a home wrestling dual. The lights go down and the spotlight hits the mat as our grapplers welcome the Rams of Casa Roble. Come out and support the team.
- Wrestling: Home vs. Casa Roble (6 PM)
Wednesday, January 14th
This is the busiest day of the week, so check your calendars. The El Camino Eagles are the main antagonist for the day. The Boys Basketball team will be looking to defend the home court in what should be a physical matchup.
- Boys Soccer: Home vs. El Camino (JV 4 PM / Varsity 6 PM)
- Boys Basketball: Home vs. El Camino (JV 6 PM / Varsity 7:30 PM)
- Girls Soccer: Away at El Camino (JV 4 PM / Varsity 6 PM)
- Girls Basketball: Away at El Camino (JV 5:30 PM / Varsity 7 PM)
- Frosh Girls Soccer: Away at Wood (6:30 PM)
Friday, January 16th
Friday night lights aren’t just for football. It’s a great night to head to the gym as the Sutter Huskies come down from the Buttes to face our boys. Meanwhile, the Lady Knights soccer squad wraps up their week at home against Benjamin Holt.
- Boys Basketball: Home vs. Sutter (JV 6 PM / Varsity 7:30 PM)
- Girls Soccer: Home vs. Benjamin Holt (Frosh 4 PM / Varsity 6 PM)
- Girls Basketball: Away at Sutter (JV 5:30 PM / Varsity 7 PM)
Saturday, January 17th
For the early risers, the wrestling team is hitting the road to test their mettle in tournament play.
- Wrestling: Away at the Mavericks Invite (Mesa Verde HS) – 9 AM start time.
A Note from the Athletic Department Athletic Director Svetlana Stepanchuk wants to remind all fans that tickets for home events must be purchased digitally. Let’s fill those stands and show these student-athletes some real Rio Linda pride.
Get your tickets here: GoFan – Rio Linda High School
