Alhambra was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They were dealt a 42-8 loss at the hands of the Deer Valley Skyhawks. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Lions of the 48-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Messan Alokpovi rushed for 35 yards. On the ground,
Samuel Flores Jr. rushed for 43 yards.
Deer Valley had a senior duo take command as Tyler Lebaron threw for 189 yards and three touchdowns and Marcus Johnson rushed for 68 yards and two touchdowns. Another player making a difference was Coleston Paxton, who picked up 74 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Alhambra's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Deer Valley, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Alhambra has already played their next match, a 61-8 defeat against Estrella Foothills on the 11th. As for Deer Valley, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 42-3 win against Washington on the 11th.
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