On Friday, Las Vegas faced Desert Pines in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Las Vegas Wildcats walked away with a 31-21 victory over the Desert Pines Jaguars. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Wildcats.
Tanner Vibabul was his usual excellent self, rushing for 99 yards on only ten carries, while also throwing for 150 yards and a touchdown. Mychael Walker was Vibabul's top target, picking up 96 receiving yards.
Las Vegas was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 241 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Desert Pines only rushed for 127.
Desert Pines' defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Marcus Williams, who rushed for 83 yards and a touchdown. Isaiah Te'O was in the mix as well, providing Desert Pines with two touchdowns.
Las Vegas' win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Desert Pines, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3.
Las Vegas will be playing in front of their home fans against Clark at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Las Vegas' defense has only allowed 12.5 points per game this season, so Clark's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Desert Pines, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Foothill at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Foothill will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Desert Pines surely won't give up without a fight.
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