Tranquillity is 0-9 against Mendota since October of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Tigers are headed away from home for the first time to face off against the Aztecs at 7:30 p.m. This will be Tranquillity's first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
It was a proper cat-fight when Tranquillity took on Parlier on Friday. The Tigers lost 34-11 to the Panthers.
Meanwhile, the third road matchup was the charm for Mendota, as they earned their first away victory of the season. They walked away with a 34-27 win over McFarland on Friday.
Mendota's win came from a few key players Tranquillity will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Anthony Trinidad, who rushed for 74 yards and one touchdown on only seven carries, and also picked up 71 receiving yards and one TD. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 50 yards. Another player making a difference was Anthony Perez, who rushed for 88 yards and one score on only 11 carries.
Tranquillity's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Mendota, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Things could have been worse for Tranquillity, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 28-14 loss to Mendota when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Can the Tigers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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