Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Palo Verde Valley). They breezed by the Southwest EC Eagles on the road to the tune of 47-18 on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Yellow Jackets have posted since September 9, 2023.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Christian Richards and he. Richards rushed for 106 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries while he rushed for 106 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries. Those 106 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Darrius Scott, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Palo Verde Valley was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 242 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're rushing yard total in three consecutive matches.
Palo Verde Valley didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Kkvcmfddh5 Dominic Salcido and Scott.
Palo Verde Valley's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-5. As for Southwest EC, their defeat was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Palo Verde Valley will head out to take on Vincent Memorial at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Vincent Memorial's defense has only allowed 9.6 points per game this season, so Palo Verde Valley's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Southwest EC, they will venture away from home to face off against Central at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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