Indio won the last time they faced Twentynine Palms and Michael Silva did his part to make sure it happened again. The Indio Rajahs strolled past the Twentynine Palms Wildcats with points to spare on Thursday, taking the game 14-0 thanks in part to Silva, who rushed for 39 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 98 yards and a touchdown. He didn't just play on offense: he also forced a fumble and made 11 total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Another player making a difference was Izayah Stephens, who made 13 total tackles (1.0 for loss). He has been hot recently, having posted seven or more total tackles the last three times he's played.
Indio wouldn't let Twentynine Palms keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Jesse Martinez, Silva, and Jeremiah Apodaca picked up one apiece.
Indio's victory bumped their record up to 3-6. As for Twentynine Palms, their loss was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-7.
Indio will venture away from home to square off against Coachella Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Coachella Valley knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past three matchups -- so hopefully Indio likes a good challenge. As for Twentynine Palms, they will host Yucca Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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