Spartan running back Zach Barbara (31) looks for a gap in the line during a run against the Panthers at Cimarron-Memorial High School Friday. View photo »

Palo Verde running back Chaz Thomas (22) gets a carry against the Spartans during Friday's game at Cimarron-Memorial. View photo »

Palo Verde junior Tyrone Blake breaks free for a big gain Friday against the Spartans at Cimarron-Memorial High School.. The play was called back due to an offensive penalty. View photo »

Panthers running back Tyrone Blake (11), right, attempts to escape the clutches of Spartan defender Roderick Washington (32) during Friday's game at Cimarron-Memorial High. View photo »

Spartans special teams coach Ron Stigler celebrates after his team makes a big stop against a fake punt by the Palo Verde Panthers near the end of the first half of Friday's game at Cimarron-Memorial High School. View photo »

Panthers full back Tyrone Blake (right) is wrapped up by Spartans defensive back Kevin Bansbach Friday during a second-half run at Cimarron-Memorial High School. In the background, Spartans linebacker Charlie Spiva closes in on the play. View photo »

Spartans running back Stephen Nixon enjoys a laugh with a teammate on the sidelines during a stoppage in play Friday. View photo »

Spartan defensive back Timothy Hassen (20) drives into Palo Verde running back Chaz Thomas during a second-half play Friday at Cimarron-Memorial High School. View photo »

Palo Verde cheerleader Mallory Calhoun, center, celebrates after Panther kicker Alex Bonczyk kicks the game-tying extra point in the final minutes of the fourth quarter during Friday's game against the Spartans at Cimarron-Memorial High School. View photo »

Spartans quarterback Kenneth Banks is tripped up during an overtime scoring attempt Friday against the Panthers at Cimarron-Memorial High School. View photo »

The Palo Verde sideline erupts after kicker Alex Bonczyk kicks an overtime winning field goal against the Spartans, thus preserving a perfect record. View photo »