Palo Verde was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat dating back to last season. They were three points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 21-18 heartbreaker at the hands of the Green Valley Gators. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Panthers of the 10-7 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in November of 2024.
Although Palo Verde took the loss, they still got scores from X'Zavier McZeal and Darrek Walker.
Green Valley's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Sonny Uranich, who rushed for 168 yards and one touchdown on only 14 carries. Michael Lewis was another key passer, throwing for 109 yards and a pair of TDs.
Palo Verde's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Green Valley, the victory got them back to even at 1-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Palo Verde will head out to face off against Basic at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Green Valley, they will venture away from home to square off against Desert Oasis at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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