Eagles hold off Cubs’ second-half rally

Rio Vista takes 26-24 victory over Clifton, Cubs to play their home opener Friday

  • Clifton Junior Riley Finney runs for open yards against the Eagles in Rio Vista Friday. Photo Courtesy of Brett Voss’ The Sports Buzz
    Clifton Junior Riley Finney runs for open yards against the Eagles in Rio Vista Friday. Photo Courtesy of Brett Voss’ The Sports Buzz
  • Cubs Ervin Rodriguez and Larrett Thomas put pressure on the Eagles quarterback in Rio Vista Friday. Photo Courtesy of Brett Voss’ The Sports Buzz
    Cubs Ervin Rodriguez and Larrett Thomas put pressure on the Eagles quarterback in Rio Vista Friday. Photo Courtesy of Brett Voss’ The Sports Buzz
Brett Voss The Sports Buzz Proving to be a tale of two halves, the battle between the Class 3A, Division II Clifton Cubs and the playoff favorite Rio Vista Eagles went down to the wire. And even though Rio Vista hung on for a dramatic 26-24 victory over the Cubs last Friday night, Clifton played like winners in the second half on the road. “Obviously, we were not happy with the loss,” Clifton…

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