The Twentynine Palms High School varsity football team traveled to Redlands Friday to face the the Arrowhead Christian Eagles. The ‘Cats jumped out to a 10-0 first quarter lead, and never looked back as senior Kyle Hope and junior Gunnar Moss forced a wild option pitch on the Eagles’ first play from scrimmage. The ball bounced into the end zone where the defense led by Arlen Myers sacked the running back in the end zone for a safety and a 2-0 lead. With great field position after the free kick, the ‘Cats scored on a 33-yard touchdown pass from Jimmy Shragge to Kyle Hope. The senior quarterback had an outstanding game for the night, completing 12 of 18 passes for 238 yards and five touchdowns. The defensive effort for the ‘Cats held the Eagles’ powerful running game in check, allowing just 10 total yards in the first half. Eight total sacks by the defense proved to be a key. Senior tackle Andrew Wilson along with Moss teamed up for three sacks on the night. Linebackers Arlen Myers, Kyle Hope, Eneliko Tuli, and K.J. Magwood combined for 34 tackles, five quarterback sacks, and two forced fumbles in outstanding efforts. Coach Ernest Martinez said an outstanding effort by the ‘Cats’ offensive line led by seniors Nicholas Folts, Eric Jordan, Shane Estrada, Hekili Paahana, and Andrew Wilson helped the ‘Cats’ offense gain 331 total yards on the night. The 2-0 Cats will return home next Friday to host Indian Springs of San Bernardino. 
Friday the Yucca Valley High School Trojan football team traveled to Indio on their first away game of the season. Coach Andrew Amosa said the Trojans had a tough time moving the ball against Indio and came up short, losing 29-6. Joe Jennings had the lone touchdown for the Trojans. The junior varsity squad had a better day and won their game 36-0, taking them to 2-0. The Trojans will face Palo Verde at home this Friday.
In high school sports tomorrow, the Twentynine Palms High School LadyCat volleyball team will host Coachella Valley High School at home. First serve is at 4:30 p.m.
The LadyCat tennis team will host Desert Mirage High School at home. First serve is at 3:15.
The Joshua Springs High School Lightning volleyball team will host San Jacinto Valley Academy at home. The match begins at 3:15.
