Pahrump Valley had to take a loss the last time they squared off against Boulder City but Kayne Horibe made sure they didn't get the same satisfaction on Thursday. The Pahrump Valley Trojans blew past the Boulder City Eagles, posting a 55-20 victory thanks in part to Horibe, who threw for 331 yards and five touchdowns while completing 73.3% of his passes, and also rushed for 42 yards and a touchdown. He is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last four games he's played.
Randal Murray was Horibe's top target, picking up 107 receiving yards and three touchdowns. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 67 yards.
One reason for the win was Pahrump Valley's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. Billy Sparks was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up twohimself. Another thorn in Boulder City's side was Iyan Bosket, who made 17 total tackles (1.0 for loss).
When it comes to explaining why Boulder City lost, don't look at Gage Hopkinson. Despite the final result, he rushed for 64 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 238 yards on 19 of 36 attempts. Hopkinson didn't just play on offense: he also made five total tackles and defended a pass.
Pahrump Valley now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Boulder City, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-8.
Pahrump Valley and Mater Academy East Las Vegas are set to duel on Friday. One thing working in Pahrump Valley's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last five matches. Boulder City does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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