Cathedral City lost against Xavier Prep back in September of 2017, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Lions were dealt a 48-6 defeat at the hands of the Saints. While losing is never fun, the Lions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 911th, while the Saints are ranked 429th).
Kingston Pellum produced another solid effort rushing for 109 yards and three TDs on only 11 carries, while also throwing for 63 yards and one touchdown for Xavier Prep. Those 109 rushing yards gave Pellum a new career-high. Xavier Prep also got a significant boost from Ayden Ruiz, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 81 yards.
This is the second loss in a row for Cathedral City and nudges their season record down to 1-3. As for Xavier Prep, their record is now 3-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cathedral City will square off against Arroyo Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Lions will need to watch out since the Hawks have now posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. As for Xavier Prep, they will host Yucca Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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