Palo Verde Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were a single point away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-6 heartbreaker at the hands of the Cibola Raiders. Despite 71 more yards than the Raiders, the Yellow Jackets couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Despite the loss, Palo Verde Valley still got an impressive performance from Darrius Scott, who rushed for 75 yards and one score on only six carries.
Palo Verde Valley didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Ayden Walker and Scott.
Palo Verde Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Cibola, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Palo Verde Valley will welcome Vincent Memorial at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The matchup will give the Yellow Jackets their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Cibola, they will be playing at home against Estrella Foothills at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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