Football Recap: Granada Hills Charter Highlanders vs. Taft Toreadors
Granada Hills Charter can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They enjoyed a cozy 40-21 win over the Taft Toreadors. The Highlanders' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Taft's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Dakota Garner, who rushed for 33 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 30 receiving yards. Another signal caller making a difference was Nathan Swinson, who threw for 173 yards and a touchdown.
Granada Hills Charter's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-5. As for Taft, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.
Granada Hills Charter will head out to challenge El Camino Real at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. El Camino Real will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each contest than the last. As for Taft, they will host Chatsworth at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Chatsworth is coming into the game with three straight losses on the road, meaning Taft will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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