Southwest EC is on an eight-game streak of home losses dating back to last season, Palo Verde Valley a three-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change on Friday. The Southwest EC Eagles will welcome the Palo Verde Valley Yellow Jackets at 7:00 p.m. The two teams are at an even 5-5 against one another since October of 2014, but likely not for long.
Southwest EC's offense might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against La Quinta two weeks ago. They took a blow against the Blackhawks, falling 57-0. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 914th, while the Blackhawks are ranked 250th).
Meanwhile, Palo Verde Valley had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They secured a 14-10 W over Sweetwater on Friday.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Palo Verde Valley to victory, but perhaps none more so than Christian Richards, who rushed for 105 yards and a touchdown. Richards didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack and made four total tackles. Another rusher making a difference was Erico Ramirez, who rushed for 70 yards and a touchdown.
Southwest EC's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Palo Verde Valley, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-5.
Southwest EC came up short against Palo Verde Valley in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, falling 38-27. Thankfully for Southwest EC, Januel Fernandez (who rushed for 295 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 12.3 yards per carry) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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