Hesperia is 0-9 against Oak Hills since October of 2016 but things could change on Thursday. The Scorpions will host the Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
On Friday, Hesperia didn't have too much breathing room in their game against Sultana, but they still walked away with a 33-28 victory. Given the Scorpions' advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 308th, while the Sultans are ranked 674th) , the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Zamar Malveaux
| 10/24/25 @ Sultana | 203 |
| 10/16/25 @ Serrano | 113 |
| 10/10/25 @ Burroughs | 129 |
| 10/02/25 vs Apple Valley | 52 |
| 09/19/25 vs Eisenhower | 132 |
| + 10 more games |
Zamar Malveaux was his usual excellent self, rushing for 203 yards and one touchdown while picking up 9.2 yards per carry, and also picking up 39 receiving yards and one TD. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in September of 2024. Darius Williams was another key player, throwing for 168 yards and one TD on only 13 passes.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Hesperia was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 271 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 247 rushing yards in three consecutive contests.
Hesperia didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Malveaux and Alex Garcia. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Malveaux posted at least 113 rushing yards in the third games prior. Nathan Rodriguez was another major factor on D, making 12 total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, Oak Hills waltzed into their matchup on Thursday with four straight wins... but they left with five. They really took it to the Burros for the full four quarters, racking up a 48-7 win. The result was nothing new for the Bulldogs, who have now won five games by 21 points or more so far this season.
Oak Hills' win came from a few key players Hesperia will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Jacob Webster, who threw for 202 yards and three touchdowns on only 17 passes. Oak Hills' leading receiver Jewellz Parm was Webster's top target yet again, picking up 120 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
Hesperia's victory bumped their record up to 6-3. As for Oak Hills, their win bumped their record up to 7-2.
Thursday's contest might be decided on the ground. Hesperia has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 243 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Oak Hills struggles in that department as they've been averaging 208.1 rushing yards. There's a good chance Thursday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Hesperia was taken down by Oak Hills 34-0 when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Will the Scorpions have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
