After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Desert Christian, Desert Heights Prep was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 33-18 victory over the Cicero Prep Academy Centurions. For the Yote, this counts as revenge for the 48-30 loss the Centurions walked away with the last time they faced one another back in October of 2021.
Desert Heights Prep's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Mason Wicker, who threw for 180 yards and two touchdowns on only 17 passes, and also rushed for 66 yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards Wicker has posted since back in August of 2023. Josh Orozco was Wicker's top target, picking up 68 receiving yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 41 yards and a touchdown.
Desert Heights Prep now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Cicero Prep Academy, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Desert Heights Prep will venture away from home to challenge Salome at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Salome will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Desert Heights Prep surely won't give up without a fight. As for Cicero Prep Academy, they will challenge Lincoln Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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