Palo Verde got themselves on the board against Shadow Ridge on Monday, but Shadow Ridge never followed suit. They took their game with ease, bagging a 32-0 victory over the Shadow Ridge Mustangs. The Panthers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight contests by 20 points or more this season.
Palo Verde's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Alexis Manzo, who picked up 120 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Manzo also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making three total tackles and defending one pass. Palo Verde also got a significant boost from Samantha Manzo, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 100 yards.
Panthers
| 01/27/25 @ Shadow Ridge | 32-0 |
| 01/22/25 vs Southeast Career Tech | 22-15 |
| 01/20/25 vs Bishop Gorman | 19-6 |
| 01/16/25 vs Liberty | 32-12 |
| 01/13/25 @ Centennial | 19-0 |
| + 8 more games |
The win was the 13th in a row for Palo Verde, bringing their record for this year to 18-1. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 6.6 points per game. As for Shadow Ridge, their loss ended a nine-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 16-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Palo Verde will venture away from home to face off against Del Sol at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The timing isn't great for Del Sol: they have been struggling with six straight losses at home, while Palo Verde has snatched up six consecutive wins on the road. As for Shadow Ridge, they will head out to square off against Bishop Gorman at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Shadow Ridge's defense has only allowed 8.7 points per game this season, so Bishop Gorman's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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