The Desert Christian Academy Conquerors will head out to face off against the Desert Chapel Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Friday, Desert Christian Academy was able to grind out a solid win over Desert Mirage, taking the game 21-14. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Conquerors.
Jaden Herling was a one-man wrecking crew for Desert Christian Academy as he threw for 151 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 38 yards.
Desert Christian Academy's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Judah Garrison and Jesse Snellenberger.
Meanwhile, Desert Chapel can finally bid farewell to their six-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game last Saturday. They were the clear victor by a 30-6 margin over Workman.
Desert Chapel found their leader in underclassman Samuel Mourhess, who threw for 335 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 51 yards on only six carries. Jayvon Garcia was Mourhess' top target, picking up 143 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Desert Christian Academy now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Desert Chapel, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-1.
Everything came up roses for Desert Christian Academy against Desert Chapel in their previous matchup back in September of 2023 as the squad secured a 46-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Desert Christian Academy since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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