Desert Ridge won the last time they faced Westwood, and things went their way on Friday too. The Desert Ridge Jaguars pulled ahead with a 29-28 photo finish over the Westwood Warriors. The Jaguars didn't have much to brag about two games back, but this victory makes it their second in a row.
Desert Ridge had a senior duo take command as Andre Gonzales threw for 248 yards and four touchdowns and Michael Alvarado gained 195 total yards and a touchdown. Alvarado also set a new season high mark in rushing yards with 134.
Several Warriors players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Elliot Reed, who threw for 166 yards and three touchdowns while completing 73.1% of his passes, and also rushed for 68 yards. That's the most rushing yards Reed has posted since back in August. A healthy portion of Reed's aerial production (81 yards to be exact) went to Landen Webster, who also brought in two receiving touchdowns.
Desert Ridge's record now sits at 2-6. As for Westwood, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Desert Ridge will host Mesa at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 830 yards in their previous games. As for Westwood, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Tolleson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Westwood is facing Tolleson at the right time seeing as Tolleson is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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