For the first time this season, Perris will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. After each having a week off, they and the Lakeside Lancers will shake off the rust and duke it out at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Perris is coming into the matchup on a four-game losing streak.
Last Friday, Perris ended up a good deal behind Grand Terrace and lost 21-7. The contest marked the Panthers' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Despite the loss, Perris saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Xavier Cruz threw for 151 yards and one touchdown, and also rushed for 45 yards.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Lakeside, who bounced back after a loss on the road on September 12th. They came out on top against Sierra Vista by a score of 17-9 last Friday.
Lakeside's win came from a few key players Perris will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Jaylen Long, who picked up 62 receiving yards and one TD, and also rushed for 40 yards.
Lakeside's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB eight times. The heavy lifting was done by Brian Alvarez and Dane Stewart, who racked up five sacks between them.
Perris' defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Lakeside, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Perris strolled past Lakeside in their previous matchup back in October of 2024 by a score of 48-30. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Panthers since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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