Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Palo Alto). They claimed a resounding 43-14 victory over the Fremont Firebirds on the road. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Vikings also won the last time the pair played back in August of 2023.
Leading Palo Alto to victory were Isaiah Phillips and Justin Fung. Phillips rushed for 63 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries, while Fung threw for 163 yards and two touchdowns on only 14 passes. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 52 yards. Jeremiah Fung made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Palo Alto's 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 Erik Taylor and Fung.
Palo Alto's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 3-1. As for Fremont, their loss ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 1-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Palo Alto will venture away from home to square off against King's Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Palo Alto's defense has only allowed 14.5 points per game this season, so King's Academy's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Fremont, they will take on Sequoia at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Fremont is facing Sequoia at the right time seeing as Sequoia is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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