It's playoff time, and Hesperia had no trouble coming through when it counted. They enjoyed a cozy 21-7 victory over the Norte Vista Braves on Friday. That's more bragging rights for the Scorpions, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Zamar Malveaux
| 11/14/25 @ Norte Vista | 249 |
| 11/07/25 vs Moreno Valley | 55 |
| 10/30/25 vs Oak Hills | 75 |
| 10/24/25 @ Sultana | 203 |
| 10/16/25 @ Serrano | 113 |
| + 14 more games |
Zamar Malveaux was his usual excellent self, rushing for 249 yards and one touchdown while picking up 8.9 yards per carry. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in September of 2024. Another back making a difference was Da'Lon Williams, who rushed for 134 yards and one TD while picking up 7.1 yards per carry.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Hesperia was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 435 rushing yards. They are 7-2 when they've run for more than 200 yards.
Hesperia didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Williams and Daniel Gilman.
Hesperia has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-4 record this season. As for Norte Vista, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-4.
Coming up, Hesperia will square off against Ramona at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Rams' defense has only allowed 14.6 points per game this season, so the Scorpions' offense will have their work cut out for them. Norte Vista does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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