Palm Desert not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since October 25, 2024 (when they won 35-6). They were the clear victors by a 31-7 margin over the Rancho Mirage Rattlers. With the Aztecs ahead 24-0 at the half, the game was all but over already.
Palm Desert's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Alfred 'AJ' Rivera Jr., who threw for 200 yards and a pair of touchdowns while completing 71.4% of his passes. Rivera Jr.'s passing game has become a key predictor of the Aztecs' success: the team is 3-1 when his passer rating is 100 or higher, but only 1-2 otherwise. Jonah Toland was another key receiver, picking up 86 receiving yards and two TDs.
Aztecs
| 10/10/25 vs Rancho Mirage | 31-7 |
| 09/05/25 vs Elsinore | 27-21 |
| 08/22/25 vs Brawley | 23-12 |
| 10/17/24 vs Shadow Hills | 17-7 |
| 10/04/24 vs Xavier Prep | 24-0 |
| 09/20/24 vs Serrano | 43-27 |
Palm Desert's victory was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-3. Those home wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 27.5 points over those games. As for Rancho Mirage, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season.
Palm Desert has already played their next contest, a 38-14 victory against Shadow Hills on the 16th. As for Rancho Mirage, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 40-13 defeat against La Quinta on the 17th.
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