Palm Springs took care of business in their home opener on Friday. They secured a 38-32 W over the Segerstrom Jaguars. This was payback for the Indians, who suffered a 37-0 loss the last time these two teams met.
Palm Springs had a senior duo take command as Jordan Johnson gained 119 total yards and five touchdowns and Bishop Miller threw for 227 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 11.4 yards per attempt.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Palm Springs' defensive line and their four sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Koa Rapolla, Israel Negrete, and Josiah Mitchell, who each picked up one sack apiece. Rapolla was another major factor on D, picking up a sack, forcing one fumble, and making 24 total tackles.
When it comes to explaining why Segerstrom lost, don't look at Ayden Morales. Despite the final result, he rushed for 110 yards on only 14 carries. Morales didn't just play on offense: he also made three total tackles and defended one pass.
Palm Springs wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 28-21 victory against Grand Terrace on the 29th. As for Segerstrom, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 63-7 win against Santa Ana Valley on the 29th.
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