Las Vegas had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They walked away with a 33-20 victory over the Palo Verde Panthers on Friday. That's more bragging rights for the Wildcats, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Tanner Vibabul went supernova, rushing for 212 yards and a pair of TDs on only 14 carries, while also throwing for 256 yards and two touchdowns on only 18 passes. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 87-yard run.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Las Vegas was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 263 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 153 rushing yards in ten consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
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| Aiden Weigum | 1 |
| Edgar Soto | 1 |
| Chris Fernandez | 1 |
Las Vegas didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Aiden Weigum, Edgar Soto, and Chris Fernandez picked up one apiece. Fernandez is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made nine or more in each of the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
When it comes to explaining why Palo Verde lost, don't look at X'Zavier McZeal. Despite the final result, he picked up 146 receiving yards and three scores. Darrek Walker handled things on the ground, rushing for 101 yards.
Las Vegas didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 54-14 win against Basic on the 22nd. As for Palo Verde, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 25-19 defeat against Reno on the 22nd.
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