University made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Palisades, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Wildcats fell just short of the Dolphins by a score of 19-17 on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Wildcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 624th, while the Dolphins are ranked 297th).
Despite the loss, University still got an impressive performance from Kamari Jones, who rushed for 102 yards and one TD. Jones really tore up the turf during one magnificent 83-yard run. The team also got some help courtesy of William Biddle, who rushed for 105 yards on only 14 carries.
Palisades got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Demare Dezeurn out in front who picked up 51 receiving yards and one score, and also punched in one touchdown on the ground. Malachi Ross was another key player, picking up 107 receiving yards and one TD.
The loss was their first on the road , dropping their record down to 6-2. As for Palisades, the win keeps them at an undefeated 8-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. University will face off against Fairfax at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Wildcats are facing the Lions at the right time seeing as the Lions are stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Palisades, they will challenge Hamilton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. That matchup will pit two of the most dominant signal callers against one another: Jack Thomas and Thaddeus II Breaux.
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