Legacy extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping them down to 1-4. They fell 30-20 to the Palo Verde Panthers. The match was a 14-14 toss-up at halftime, but the Longhorns couldn't quite close it out.
Legacy's loss came despite strong showings from Zaione Henderson and Jeremiah Turner. Henderson rushed for 134 yards and one touchdown, while Turner picked up 70 receiving yards and one TD. Turner showed off some serious burst, cutting upfield on a catch for 69 yards.
Maurice Collins
| 08/22/25 @ Highland | 3 |
| 08/29/25 vs Victor Valley | 3 |
| 08/15/25 vs Somerset Academy Losee | 5 |
| 09/12/25 @ Foothill | 5 |
| 09/19/25 vs Palo Verde | 7 |
Legacy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jorden Stokes and Maurice Collins. Collins also set a new season-high mark in total tackles with seven. Another thorn in Palo Verde's side was Raetorrion Sears, who forced one fumble and made nine total tackles (2.0 for loss).
As for Palo Verde, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-3. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Palo Verde found their leader in sophomore X'Zavier McZeal, who picked up 72 receiving yards and a pair of scores. McZeal didn't just play on offense: he also made three total tackles and defended one pass.
Legacy and Palo Verde will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Longhorns will face off against rival Desert Pines at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Palo Verde is set to take on their familiar foe Somerset Academy Losee at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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