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Palm Desert rallies to victory in season opener against Brawley

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 2:01 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Palm Desert rallies to victory in season opener against Brawley
Summary

In a thrilling opening to the high school football season on August 21, Palm Desert overcame a rough first half to beat Brawley. After trailing 16-3 at halftime, Palm Desert scored 21 unanswered points to secure a 24-16 win. Quarterback Joshua Perez shone with two touchdown passes and a rushing touchdown. The win marks a strong start for head coach Rudy Forti’s squad. Other notable performances came from Desert Christian Academy and Indio, both securing commanding victories in their season openers.

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  • •Palm Desert trails at halftime, then scores 21 points in second half
  • •Joshua Perez throws two touchdown passes and runs for another
  • •Desert Christian Academy defeats Twentynine Palms 58-6
  • •Indio wins 53-6 in James Dockery's debut as head coach
  • •Desert Hot Springs wins 17-9 against Tahquitz after slow start
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  • 2:01 PMYahoo Sports — The Friday Five: The 5 most important things from desert football Week 1
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Pam Desert shows gumption, Indio shows confidence and Desert Christian Academy shows off. They're all part of the Friday Five

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