Two dominant signal callers in Vitela Isaac and Deace Turner are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Redlands East Valley Wildcats will venture away from home to face off against the Yucaipa Thunderbirds at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Redlands East Valley has given up an average of 25.9 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Redlands East Valley is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 69 points last Friday, they were much more limited against Cajon on Thursday. They had to suffer through a 54-0 loss at the hands of the Cowboys. The matchup marked the first time this season in which the Wildcats were not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, Yucaipa was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They took a blow against Beaumont, falling 57-10. While losing is never fun, the Thunderbirds can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 356th, while the Cougars are ranked 42nd).
Redlands East Valley's loss was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 5-3. As for Yucaipa, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-6.
Friday's game might be decided on the ground. Redlands East Valley has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 197.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Yucaipa struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 175 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Redlands East Valley suffered a grim 67-45 defeat to Yucaipa in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. Can the Wildcats avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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