Hesperia proved they can win big last Friday (they won by 28) and on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They pulled ahead with a 22-21 photo finish over the Liberty Bison. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Scorpions also won the last time the pair played back in September of 2024.
Zamar Malveaux was a one-man wrecking crew as he rushed for 124 yards and a pair of scores on only 11 carries, and also picked up 43 receiving yards. Malveaux is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 124 every time he's taken the field this season. Da'Lon Williams was another key back, rushing for 101 yards and one TD on only 11 carries.
Scorpions
| 09/04/25 @ Liberty | 22-21 |
| 08/29/25 @ Jurupa Hills | 35-7 |
| 08/22/25 vs Palmdale | 37-28 |
| 11/01/24 vs Sultana | 28-0 |
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Hesperia was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 232 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 232 rushing yards in six consecutive matches dating back to last season.
When it comes to explaining why Liberty lost, don't look at Trent Hallis. Despite the final result, he rushed for 127 yards and one touchdown on only 14 carries, and also caught one score.
Hesperia's win bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Liberty, their loss was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-2.
Hesperia has already played their next contest, a 22-21 defeat against La Quinta on the 12th. As for Liberty, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 21-20 loss against Elsinore on the 12th.
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