The Desert View Jaguars will take on the Walden Grove Red Wolves at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Desert View is out to stop a four-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season.
Two weeks ago, Desert View lost to Canyon del Oro at home by a 21-6 margin. While losing is never fun, the Jaguars can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Arizona football rankings (they are ranked 128th, while the Dorados are ranked 43rd).
Meanwhile, Walden Grove came into Friday's matchup having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They strolled past Cienega with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 27-10.
Kaleb Layton went supernova for Walden Grove, throwing for 128 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 passes, while also punching in two touchdowns on the ground.
Walden Grove wouldn't let Cienega keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Carlos Montoya Jr was the leader in that area as all came courtesy of his dominant performance. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in rushing yards.
Desert View now has a losing record at 1-2. As for Walden Grove, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Desert View was dealt a bruising 33-6 defeat at the hands of Walden Grove when the teams last played back in September of 2023. Will Desert View have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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