Friday just wasn't the day for Indio's offense. They were beaten by the Barstow Aztecs 35-0 on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Rajahs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 673rd, while the Aztecs are ranked 230th).
Indio wouldn't let Barstow keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Indio can thank Michael Silva and Izayah Stephens for forcing both of them.
Kenny Benavidez had a dynamite game for Barstow, rushing for 79 yards and a touchdown, while also catching a touchdown. Dwayne Williams was another key player, throwing for 68 yards and two touchdowns.
Indio's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Barstow, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 3-0.
Indio will take on Rialto at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both have had a bumpy ride up to this point with four consecutive losses dating back to last season for Indio and three for Rialto. As for Barstow, they will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Burroughs at 7:00 p.m. on September 20th. Barstow is facing Burroughs at the right time seeing as Burroughs is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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