Desert Christian Academy had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They blew past the Twentynine Palms Wildcats 36-12 on Friday. The Conquerors pushed the score to 36-6 by the end of the third, a deficit the Wildcats cut but never quite recovered from.
Desert Christian Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Cashton Scott, who rushed for 152 yards and one TD, and also picked up 42 receiving yards. Judah Garrison was in the mix as well, providing the Conquerors with two touchdowns.
On the other side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Desert Christian Academy's defense and their three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Asher Mawhiney, Hank McElwee, and Nico Rios, who each picked up one sack apiece. Mauro Pazos got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Desert Christian Academy will square off against Riverside Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Twentynine Palms, they will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Lakeside at 7:00 p.m. on September 5.
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