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10/11/25 - Away | 42-14 W |
10/11/24 - Home | 31-34 L |
10/14/23 - Away | 52-41 W |
10/21/22 - Home | 24-21 W |
09/10/21 - Away | 42-47 L |
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Palma lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Aptos, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Saturday's game. The Chieftains simply couldn't be stopped on Saturday as they easily beat the Mariners 42-14. Fans of the Chieftains have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
David Garcia was his usual excellent self, rushing for 115 yards and three TDs. Garcia is crushing it when it comes to rushing touchdowns: he's punched in at least two every time he's taken the field this season. Jaden Paul was another key player, picking up 99 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Palma was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 268 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 268 rushing yards every time they've taken the field this season.
Special teams also played a big role in the game for Palma, adding 12 points to the final score. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Chase Amaral, who ran a punt back for a touchdown.
Palma pushed their record up to 6-0 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season. The team's perfect season has a lot to do with their offensive performance: the team's won by an average of 25.2 points thus far. As for Aptos, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Coincidentally, Palma and Aptos will both be playing Salinas the next time they take the field. The Chieftains will host the Cowboys at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, while the Mariners will head out to face them at 7:30 p.m. on the 23rd.
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