Apple Valley football holds off Hesperia in Mojave River League opener
Apple Valley survived a late Hesperia rally and a two-point conversion attempt in the final seconds to open Mojave River League play with a victory.
In the first game of the Mojave River League, Apple Valley secured a tight 31-30 victory over Hesperia. The Scorpions needed 28 yards for a comeback, which quarterback Darius Williams provided beautifully with a 28-yard touchdown pass to Michael Vital with just 31.2 seconds left on the clock. Hesperia's head coach, Casey Goodnough, decided to go for a two-point conversion when presented the chance, but a bad snap ended the opportunity.
Chase Higgs recovered Hesperia's ensuing onside kick, and Apple Valley went into victory formation, finishing with a score of 31-24. Hesperia's loss put an end to their 5-0 start, while Apple Valley improved to 5-1. Apple Valley players were less than thrilled with the outcome, considering it a "horrible win" due to defensive mistakes allowing Hesperia to come back.
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