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| 09/19/25 - Away | 30-20 W |
| 10/18/24 - Home | 0-35 L |
| 11/10/23 - Away | 18-34 L |
| 10/13/23 - Away | 20-27 L |
| 10/21/22 - Away | 21-18 W |
Legacy came into Friday's contest looking for another win against Palo Verde, but X'Zavier McZeal wouldn't allow it. The Panthers came out on top against the Longhorns by a score of 30-20 on Friday thanks in part to McZeal, who picked up 72 receiving yards and a pair of TDs. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making three total tackles and defending one pass.
Palo Verde didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Cory Hood and Landon Powell.
Zaione Henderson and Jeremiah Turner certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Henderson rushed for 134 yards and one score, while Turner picked up 70 receiving yards and one touchdown. Turner showed off some serious burst, connecting on a big catch for 69 yards.
The victory made it two in a row for Palo Verde and bumps their season record up to 2-3. Those wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 29.5 points over those games. As for Legacy, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Palo Verde will face off against Somerset Academy Losee at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Panthers will be up against the Lions' rather soft defense (which has allowed 43.4 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Legacy, they will take on Desert Pines at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. This will be the Longhorns' first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
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