Football Game Preview: Grace Lancers vs. Yucca Valley Trojans + Official Tickets

The Grace Lancers will take on the Yucca Valley Trojans at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Grace is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last six games.

Grace is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They slipped by Rialto 28-27. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Lancers have posted since September 13, 2024.

Jake Williams

Rushing Yards

11/07/25 vs Rialto	164
10/31/25 vs Santa Clara	110
10/24/25 @ Channel Islands	189
10/17/25 vs Nordhoff	103
10/10/25 vs Carpinteria	167
10/03/25 @ Del Sol	172

Grace's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jake Williams, who rushed for 164 yards and one touchdown. Williams' rushing production has been exceptional as that marked his sixth straight game with at least 103 rushing yards. Grace also got help from Landon Cooper, who showed off his sure hands for 123 receiving yards.

They were just one part of a punishing run game: Grace was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 202 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 150 rushing yards in six consecutive games.

Meanwhile, Yucca Valley's offense rose to the challenge against a Mustangs defense that boasted an average of only 12.45 points allowed on Friday. The Trojans were the clear victors by a 43-17 margin over Costa Mesa. The result was nothing new for the Trojans, who have now won six contests by 20 points or more so far this season.

Yucca Valley's win came from a few key players Grace will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Clyde King, who rushed for 156 yards and a pair of scores on only 13 carries, and also picked up 37 receiving yards. What's more, he posted two rushing touchdowns, the most he's had since back in September. Aiden Pope was another key player, gaining 160 total yards and three touchdowns.

Grace's record now sits at 8-3. As for Yucca Valley, their record is now 7-4.