Palo Verde Valley started off well but failed to capitalize on an early lead against Imperial. They were beaten by the Tigers 49-14 on Thursday. While losing is never fun, the Yellow Jackets can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 645th, while the Tigers are ranked 217th).
When it comes to explaining why Palo Verde Valley lost, don't look at Kenneth Salazar. Despite the final result, he rushed for 148 yards and one score while picking up 8.7 yards per carry. Salazar showed off some serious burst, turning on the afterburners on one carry for 59 yards.
Imperial found their leader in sophomore Deren Hueso, who rushed for 160 yards and four TDs on only 11 carries.
Palo Verde Valley now has a losing record of 2-3. As for Imperial, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Looking ahead, Palo Verde Valley will challenge Sweetwater at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The Yellow Jackets are facing the Red Devils at the right time seeing as the Red Devils are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Imperial, they will take on Valley Center at 8:00 p.m. on the 26th. That matchup will pit two of the most dominant wideouts against one another: Hueso and Jesse Morales.
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