Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Desert Pines). They strolled past the Basic Wolves with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 50-31. The victory was some much needed relief for the Jaguars as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Desert Pines was led to victory by Marcus Williams and Zeyshawn Martin. Williams rushed for 86 yards and two touchdowns, while Martin threw for 309 yards and three touchdowns while completing 73.9% of his passes. Desert Pines is 2-1 when Williams posts two or more rushing touchdowns, but 0-3 otherwise. Ejuan Carter was Martin's top target, picking up 101 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Despite the loss, Basic still got an impressive performance from Jayveon Rose, who threw for 368 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 11.5 yards per attempt. Louden Cahill was Rose's top target, picking up 95 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Desert Pines' win bumped their record up to 2-4. As for Basic, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Desert Pines will head out to take on Arbor View at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. The timing is sure in Arbor View's favor as the squad sits on three straight wins at home while Desert Pines has been banged up by four consecutive losses on the road. As for Basic, they will host Coronado at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The two teams might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 848 yards in their previous games.
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