Xavier Prep's Anthony Creek-Pellum (2) runs the ball during the non-league game in Desert Hot Springs, Calif., on Friday, August 29. 2025. Taya Gray/The Desert Sun
Xavier Prep quarterback King Pellum hands off the ball to Xavier Prep running back Anderson Acosta (23) during the non-league game in Desert Hot Springs, Calif., on Friday, August 29. 2025. Taya Gray/The Desert Sun
Xavier Prep's Jacob Vann (8) reacts to stopping the Desert Hot Springs runner during the game in Desert Hot Springs, Calif., on Friday, August 29. 2025. Taya Gray/The Desert Sun
Xavier Prep quarterback King Pellum throws the ball during the non-league game in Desert Hot Springs, Calif., on Friday, August 29. 2025. Taya Gray/The Desert Sun
Desert Hot Springs quarterback Jaylen Turner throws against Xavier Colle