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Palm Desert teammates Robert Suarez, left, and Jacob Ochoa celebrate a touchdown by Ochoa during the win against Palm Springs in Palm Desert, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. Taya Gray/The Desert Sun

Palm Desert Aztecs football defeated the Palm Springs Indians on homecoming night in Palm Desert, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. Taya Gray/The Desert Sun

Palm Desert quarterback AJ Rivera throws against Palm Springs in Palm Desert, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. Taya Gray/The Desert Sun

Palm Desert quarterback AJ Rivera throws against Palm Springs in Palm Desert, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. Taya Gray/The Desert Sun

Palm Springs running back Koa Rapolla makes a catch in Palm Desert, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. Taya Gray/The Desert Sun

Palm Desert wide receiver Jonah