It was a proper cat-fight when Desert Pines duked it out with Las Vegas on Friday. The Jaguars fell 35-22 to the Wildcats. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Jaguars of the 31-21 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Desert Pines lost, don't look at Marcus Williams. Despite the final result, he rushed for 94 yards and one score. Mario Velasco Fletcher got in on the action too, returning a kick for a touchdown.
Tanner Vibabul continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Las Vegas, throwing for 235 yards and three TDs, while also rushing for 59 yards and one touchdown. The Wildcats' leading receiver Porter Wells was Vibabul's top target yet again, picking up 73 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
Desert Pines has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season. As for Las Vegas, they pushed their record up to 8-0 with the victory, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Desert Pines will challenge rival Arbor View at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Las Vegas is set to square off against their familiar foe Legacy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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