Vista extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to six on Friday, dropping them down to 0-5. They were outmatched by the Orange Vista Coyotes and fell 42-7. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 703rd, while the Coyotes are ranked 102nd).
William Calderon threw for 45 yards on eight of 16 attempts. On the ground, Broc Schweikhard rushed for 61 yards.
As for Orange Vista, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-3. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Khalil Abdul-Aziz was the offensive standout of the game as he threw for 151 yards and three TDs. What's more, he racked up 133.6 passer rating, the most he's had since back in October of 2024. Jordan Canada also helped with two touchdowns in total.
Vista didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 42-0 loss against Hoover on the 26th. As for Orange Vista, they will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Paloma Valley at 7:00 p.m. on October 3. The Coyotes will be up against the Wildcats' rather soft defense (which has allowed 29.8 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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