If Coachella Valley was feeling good off their 27-0 takedown of Xavier Prep last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Coachella Valley Mighty Arabs fell just short of the Rancho Mirage Rattlers by a score of 34-31 on Saturday. The loss continues a trend for the Mighty Arabs in their matchups with the Rattlers: they've now lost three in a row.
When it comes to explaining why Coachella Valley lost, don't look at Aaron Ramirez. Despite the final result, he rushed for 216 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 8.3 yards per carry, and also picked up 105 receiving yards. Derek Calderon was another key player, throwing for 222 yards and a touchdown while completing 75% of his passes.
Coachella Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Rancho Mirage, the win also got them back to even at 1-1.
Coachella Valley will square off against Eldorado at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Coachella Valley will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. As for Rancho Mirage, they will venture away from home to challenge Tahquitz at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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