Perris took a 35-point defeat the last time they faced off against Orange Vista, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Panthers sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 32-30 win over the Coyotes on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Panthers have posted since January 30th.

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| 12/04/25 - Neutral | 32-30 W |
| 11/15/23 - Home | 23-58 L |
| 02/05/20 - Away | 5-62 L |
| 01/17/20 - Home | 22-62 L |
| 01/30/19 - Home | 35-48 L |
| 01/08/19 - Away | 39-45 L |
Perris' first win this season bumped their record up to 1-6. As for Orange Vista, they are on an 11-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.
Looking ahead, Perris won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Aquinas at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Orange Vista, they will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Citrus Valley at 5:30 p.m. on the 19th.
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