Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Desert Mirage). They took down the Hamilton Bobcats 21-7 on Friday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the RAMS also won the last time the pair played back in September of 2023.
Desert Mirage was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 287 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 228 rushing yards in five consecutive games dating back to last season.
Despite the loss, Hamilton still got an impressive performance from Joey Rayas, who rushed for 74 yards and a touchdown on only six carries. Rayas also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up a sack and making eight total tackles.
The win got Desert Mirage back to even at 2-2. As for Hamilton, they dropped their record down to 0-3 with that loss, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Desert Mirage will host Miller at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Hamilton, they have the luxury of staying home for another week and will welcome San Jacinto Valley Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hamilton is facing San Jacinto Valley Academy at the right time seeing as San Jacinto Valley Academy is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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