Legacy is preparing for their first league matchup of the season on Friday. They will be playing at home against the Desert Pines Jaguars at 7:00 p.m. Legacy is coming into the game on a four-game losing streak.
Legacy is likely headed into the matchup with a focus on the second half, which is when things went downhill against Palo Verde on Friday. The Longhorns took a 30-20 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Panthers. Longhorns fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Panthers since Friday.
Despite the loss, Legacy had strong showings from Zaione Henderson, who rushed for 134 yards and one TD, and Jeremiah Turner, who picked up 70 receiving yards and one touchdown. Turner was no stranger to the big play, lighting up the secondary with a catch that went for 69 yards.
Maurice Collins
| 08/22/25 @ Highland | 3 |
| 08/29/25 vs Victor Valley | 3 |
| 08/15/25 vs Somerset Academy Losee | 5 |
| 09/12/25 @ Foothill | 5 |
| 09/19/25 vs Palo Verde | 7 |
Legacy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jorden Stokes and Maurice Collins. Collins also set a new season-high mark in total tackles with seven. Legacy got some further help from Raetorrion Sears: he forced one fumble and made nine total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, Desert Pines faced Liberty in a battle between two of the state's top teams two weeks ago. The contest between the Jaguars and the Patriots didn't end well, with the Jaguars falling 22-6. The defeat continues a trend for the Jaguars in their meetings with the Patriots: they've now lost seven in a row.
Desert Pines' loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Legacy, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-4.
Legacy strolled past Desert Pines in their previous matchup back in September of 2024 by a score of 28-13. Will the Longhorns repeat their success, or do the Jaguars have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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