Elsinore started off well but failed to capitalize on an early lead against Palm Desert. They fell 27-21 to the Aztecs on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Tigers of the 7-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Elsinore lost, don't look at Kai Tamagpong. Despite the final result, he rushed for 114 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries. Tamagpong really tore up the turf during one magnificent 80-yard run.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Palm Desert to victory, but perhaps none more so than Alfred 'AJ' Rivera Jr., who threw for 219 yards and four TDs while picking up 11.0 yards per attempt. The Aztecs' leading receiver Trey Boulton was Rivera Jr.'s top target yet again, picking up 102 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
Having lost for the first time this season, Elsinore fell to 2-1. As for Palm Desert, they pushed their record up to 2-1 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season.
Coming up, Elsinore will host Liberty at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Palm Desert, they will head out to take on Yucaipa at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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