Apple Valley had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They fell just short of the Orange Vista Coyotes by a score of 20-17 on Thursday. While losing is never fun, the Sun Devils can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 243rd, while the Coyotes are ranked 85th).
Apple Valley's loss came despite strong showings from Jacob Cabrera and Dominic Bechtel. Cabrera rushed for 80 yards and a touchdown, while Bechtel picked up 70 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Khalil Abdul-Aziz looked great while leading his team to the win, throwing for 228 yards and two touchdowns.
Apple Valley will be playing at home against Chaparral at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Apple Valley will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. As for Orange Vista, they are headed away from home for the first time to take on Downey at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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