Tehachapi is 3-0 against South since November of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Tehachapi Warriors and the South Spartans are set to duel. Both have allowed few points on average, (Tehachapi: 10.6, South: 14.3) so any points scored will be well earned.
South is hoping to do what Golden Valley couldn't on Friday: put an end to Tehachapi's winning streak, which now stands at four games. Tehachapi breezed by Golden Valley to the tune of 42-7. Considering the Warriors have won six contests by more than 27 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Tehachapi's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Colton Michael, who threw for 145 yards and two touchdowns while completing 77.8% of his passes. Cyler Hoofard was Michael's top target, picking up 75 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, after a string of six wins, South's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They were just a hair shy of victory and fell 27-26 to North. Despite 182 more yards than the Stars, the Spartans couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Despite the loss, South got top-tier performance from Josh Encinas, who threw for 364 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 15.2 yards per attempt, and also rushed for 48 yards. Gyrell Hasley was another key player, picking up 126 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Tehachapi's victory bumped their record up to 7-2. As for South, their defeat ended a six-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 7-2.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Tehachapi has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 245.4 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like South struggles in that department as they've been averaging 188.7. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Tehachapi against South in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, as the squad secured a 35-7 win. Will Tehachapi repeat their success, or does South have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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