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McClatchy defeats River Valley 42-37 in week zero football matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 2:17 AM

Last updated Sep 1, 2026

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Summary

McClatchy opened its 2026 season with a 42-37 win over River Valley on Friday night. Junior running back Robert Jackson III led the Lions with 239 rushing yards and anchored a 22-point second quarter that gave the visitors a 22-17 halftime lead. River Valley stayed competitive in the second half behind rushing scores from Kobe Edwards and a touchdown catch by Kavari Drummonds. The game remained close until Iris Merrill returned a second-half kickoff 68 yards for a score, extending the McClatchy lead. While River Valley finished the contest with a loss, coach Mikey Badaluco noted the program's improved resilience compared to the previous season. River Valley prepares for its next game at home against Woodland on Friday.

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•McClatchy defeated River Valley 42-37 in the week zero football game.
•Robert Jackson III recorded 239 rushing yards for McClatchy.
•Kobe Edwards contributed two rushing touchdowns for River Valley in the loss.
•Iris Merrill secured the lead for McClatchy with a 68-yard kickoff return touchdown.
•River Valley hosts Woodland for its next game this Friday.

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2:17 AMYahoo Sports — ‘We had to dig deep’: Sacramento’s McClatchy runs past resurgent River Valley in second half

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River Valley High, under second-year head coach Mikey Badaluco, has been working to build its varsity football program back up to become relevant again in the Sac-Joaquin Section. Following a short stint as an independent, River Valley returned to a league in 2026 and is postseason eligible in the SJS. On Friday night in a game that kicked off week zero, it was time for RV to prove it belonged ...
— Yahoo Sports

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