Pinecrest Academy Cadence unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They had to suffer through a 54-0 loss at the hands of the Pahrump Valley Trojans. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Cougars of the 44-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2022.
Benjamin Ortega threw for 105 yards on only nine passes. Oliver Stimpson was his top target, picking up 35 receiving yards.
Kayne Horibe had an outrageously good game for Pahrump Valley as he rushed for 151 yards and two TDs on only five carries, and also threw for 138 yards and three touchdowns on only nine passes. Horibe has been hot, having posted three or more passing touchdowns the last seven times he's played. Angel Ware was in the mix too, providing Pahrump Valley with two scores.
Pinecrest Academy Cadence will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Sunrise Mountain at 7:00 p.m. on September 5. As for Pahrump Valley, they will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on Chaparral at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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