Burroughs hasn't had much luck against Apple Valley recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Burros will be playing at home against the Sun Devils at 7:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Burroughs is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Hesperia on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Burros were dealt a 41-14 defeat at the hands of the Scorpions. The Burros were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 34-0.
Meanwhile, Apple Valley scored the most points they've had this season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They came up short against Oak Hills, falling 42-21. The Sun Devils haven't had much luck with the Bulldogs recently, as the team has come up short the last five times they've met.
Despite the loss, Apple Valley saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Brent Lanning threw for 205 yards and a pair of TDs, and also rushed for 31 yards. Davion Swan-Satterwhite also deserves a mention for his punt return touchdown.
Apple Valley now has a losing record of 3-4. As for Burroughs, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-5.
Burroughs was dealt a bruising 42-0 loss at the hands of Apple Valley when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Thankfully for the Burros, Jacob Higgs (who rushed for 36 yards and two scores, and also threw for 183 yards and a pair of touchdowns) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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