Twentynine Palms couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. The game between them and the Canyon Springs Cougars wasn't particularly close, with the Twentynine Palms Wildcats falling 40-22. The defeat leaves the Wildcats without a win on the season.
Canyon Springs found their leader in underclassman Angel Robles, who threw for 370 yards and six touchdowns while picking up 14.2 yards per attempt. With that strong performance, Robles is now averaging an impressive 305 passing yards per game. Cameron Holzendorf was Robles' top target, picking up 128 receiving yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 53 yards.
The win snapped Canyon Springs' losing streak at five games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 1-1 record.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Twentynine Palms will head out to square off against Victor Valley at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Canyon Springs, they are on the road again on Friday to play Workman at 7:00 p.m.
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