Football Preview: Twentynine Palms Wildcats vs. Desert Hot Springs Golden Eagles
Twentynine Palms has gone 8-2 against Desert Hot Springs recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Twentynine Palms Wildcats will venture away from home to take on the Desert Hot Springs Golden Eagles at 7:00 p.m. Twentynine Palms will be strutting in after a victory while Desert Hot Springs will be coming in after a defeat.
Having struggled with nine losses in a row dating back to last season, Twentynine Palms finally turned things around against Desert Mirage on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 24-8 win over the RAMS. The Wildcats' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Desert Hot Springs has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 17.17 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They were dealt a 42-14 defeat at the hands of Yucca Valley. The loss continues a trend for the Golden Eagles in their matchups with the Trojans: they've now lost eight in a row.
Despite the defeat, Desert Hot Springs got top-tier performance from Seth Silva, who rushed for 38 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 122 yards and a touchdown.
Twentynine Palms' victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-3. As for Desert Hot Springs, their loss dropped their record down to 3-3.
Twentynine Palms took a serious blow against Desert Hot Springs when the teams last played back in October of 2023, falling 50-7. Can Twentynine Palms avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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