The Xavier Prep Saints will take on the Rancho Mirage Rattlers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Xavier Prep's offense might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against Palm Springs on Friday. They lost 26-0 to the Indians. The game marked the first time this year in which the Saints were not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, Rancho Mirage was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a blow against La Quinta, falling 40-13. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since March 26, 2021, but that streak is no more.
Xavier Prep will need to focus on slowing down Isiah Hartwell, one of several Rancho Mirage players who made an impact when they last played. He rushed for 27 yards and two scores. Rancho Mirage also got a significant boost from Julian Hernandez, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 118 yards.
Rancho Mirage's defeat dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Xavier Prep, their loss dropped their record down to 5-3.
Xavier Prep came up short against Rancho Mirage in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, falling 14-7. Thankfully for the Saints, Jeremiah Williams (who picked up 89 receiving yards and one TD, and also rushed for 77 yards and one touchdown) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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