The Jurupa Hills Spartans will face off against the San Jacinto Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with four defeats in a row dating back to last season, Jurupa Hills finally turned things around against Rancho Mirage on Friday. They skirted past the Rattlers 30-27. The Spartans' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Jurupa Hills found their leader in underclassman Ja'Khai Johnson, who threw for 150 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 31 yards. Derek Beeman handled things on the ground, rushing for 94 yards.
Jurupa Hills' defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Michael Rodriguez and Michael Ephraim.
Meanwhile, San Jacinto came tearing into Friday's matchup with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12.3 points) and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victor by a 28-8 margin over the Cowboys. That's two games straight that the Tigers have won by exactly 20 points.
Jaylen Patterson was his usual excellent self, rushing for 85 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries, while also throwing for 132 yards on only ten passes. Another player making a difference was Jomini Ransom, who rushed for 111 yards and a touchdown.
Jurupa Hills' first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for San Jacinto, their win bumped their record up to 4-1.
Things could have been worse for Jurupa Hills, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 45-27 loss to San Jacinto in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. Thankfully for Jurupa Hills, Malachi Brown (who rushed for 200 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 carries) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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