The Academy of Careers & Exploration Eagle will challenge the Hesperia Christian Patriots at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Hesperia Christian is hoping to do what Lucerne Valley couldn't last Saturday: put an end to Academy of Careers & Exploration's winning streak, which now stands at three games. Academy of Careers & Exploration took down Lucerne Valley 36-22.
Meanwhile, Hesperia Christian blew past Lucerne Valley, posting a 48-18 victory. Considering the Patriots have won three contests by more than 29 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Hesperia Christian's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Dylan Alfonzo led the charge by rushing for 39 yards and two touchdowns, while also picking up 76 receiving yards and a touchdown. Alfonzo has become a key player for Hesperia Christian: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns, but 0-3 otherwise. Another passer making a difference was Nathaniel Renner, who threw for 212 yards and three touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes.
Hesperia Christian wouldn't let Lucerne Valley keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force four fumbles. Roderick Taylor led the group effort, picking up two of those forced fumbles all by himself. He also set a new season high mark in total tackles with 18.
The win got Academy of Careers & Exploration back to even at 3-3. As for Hesperia Christian, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-4.
Academy of Careers & Exploration was dealt a bruising 57-0 loss at the hands of Hesperia Christian in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. Will Academy of Careers & Exploration have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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