Apple Valley holds off Hesperia in league opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 6:16 AM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Apple Valley edged Hesperia, 31-30, in the Mojave River League kickoff on Friday night after Hesperia fought back from behind. Hesperia quarterback Darius Williams connected with Michael Vital for a late touchdown that brought them within a point, but a failed two-point conversion attempt due to a bad snap sealed the outcome. Apple Valley improved to 5-1, while Hesperia suffered its first loss after a strong 5-0 start. Both teams will compete again next week as Apple Valley hosts Oak Hills and Hesperia faces Burroughs.
- •Apple Valley is now 5-1 in the season.
- •Hesperia drops to 5-1 after losing in league play.
- •Darius Williams made critical plays for Hesperia.
- •Decisive touchdown came on fourth-and-goal for Apple Valley.
- •Both teams are scheduled for games on October 8.
- 6:16 AMYahoo Sports — 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.
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