After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Immanuel, Taft was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They won a matchup that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by the Del Oro Suns 28-27. That's more bragging rights for the Wildcats, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Joe Weber had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 85 yards and one touchdown, and also picked up 70 receiving yards and one TD. Garrett Massey made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
The victory got Taft back to even at 1-1. As for Del Oro, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 1-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Taft will face off against Tehachapi at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Del Oro, they will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Santa Maria at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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