Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Norte Vista couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They took a hard 21-7 fall against the Hesperia Scorpions on Friday. The contest marked the Braves' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
It was another big night for Zamar Malveaux, who rushed for 249 yards and one touchdown while picking up 8.9 yards per carry for Hesperia. Malveaux has become a key player for the Scorpions: the team is 7-2 when he posts at least 80 rushing yards, but 1-2 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Da'Lon Williams, who rushed for 134 yards and one TD while picking up 7.1 yards per carry.
Braves
| 11/14/25 vs Hesperia | 7-21 |
| 11/07/25 vs Vista del Lago | 28-24 |
| 10/30/25 vs La Sierra | 49-22 |
| 10/24/25 vs Rubidoux | 45-8 |
| 10/18/25 vs Ramona | 30-27 |
With the loss, Norte Vista broke their four-game winning streak and moved their record to 8-4. As for Hesperia, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-4 record this season.
Norte Vista does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Hesperia, they will face off against Ramona at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Rams' defense has only allowed 14.6 points per game this season, so the Scorpions' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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