Palma is 9-0 against Everett Alvarez since November of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Palma Chieftains will host the Everett Alvarez Eagles at 7:30 p.m. Palma is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 27.1 points per game this season.
Last Friday, Palma came up short against Monterey and fell 27-20.
Palma's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Eli Dukes, who gained 140 total yards and a touchdown, and Jaden Paul, who picked up 43 receiving yards and a touchdown. Dukes also rushed for 110 rushing yards, which is notable because Palma is 2-1 when he posts at least 100 rushing yards, but 2-4 otherwise.
Meanwhile, Everett Alvarez came into Friday's game having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They enjoyed a cozy 24-10 victory over Hollister on Friday.
Roman Garcia was his usual excellent self, rushing for 126 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.9 yards per carry, and also picking up 49 receiving yards.
On the other side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Everett Alvarez's defense and their six sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Edgar Chavez and Alan Mejia, who racked up five sacks between them. Chavez is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least six every time he's taken the field this season.
Everett Alvarez's record now sits at 3-6. As for Palma, their defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 4-5.
Friday's contest will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Dukes and Garcia. Dukes just won't slow down this season and has averaged 11.6 receiving yards per game. Garcia has been a dominant force too and has averaged 30.8 receiving yards per game.
Palma took their win against Everett Alvarez when the teams last played back in November of 2023 by a conclusive 41-20. Does Palma have another victory up their sleeve, or will Everett Alvarez turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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