Rincon/University was the 20-6 winner over Palo Verde when they last played one another back in September of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Rincon/University Rangers and the Palo Verde Titans were almost perfectly matched up on Friday, but the Rincon/University Rangers suffered a 16-15 defeat.
Although Rincon/University took the loss, they still got scores from Aaron Carson and Daniel Barajas.
Even if they lost, Rincon/University's defense still kept up the pressure with four sacks. In that department, Tchishi Mwamba was the leader with three. Rincon/University got some further help from Brandon Zambrano: he picked up a sack and made six total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Rincon/University's loss dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Palo Verde, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rincon/University will hit the road for the first time this season to square off against Safford at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Rincon/University is no doubt hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Palo Verde, they will head out to challenge Coronado at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Palo Verde is facing Coronado at the right time seeing as Coronado is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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