Cicero Prep Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost to the Desert Heights Prep Yote on the road by a 33-18 margin. The Centurions were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Yote apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2021.
Desert Heights Prep's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was 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.
Cicero Prep Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Desert Heights Prep, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cicero Prep Academy will head out to square off against Lincoln Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Desert Heights Prep, they will head out on the road 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.
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