After each having a week off, the Wasco Tigers and the Tulare Western Mustangs will shake off the cobwebs and square off against one another at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Wasco will head out to face Tulare Western after giving up their first home loss of the season last Friday. Wasco was beaten by Tehachapi 36-8. The Tigers have struggled against the Warriors recently, as their game last Friday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, Tulare Western has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 18 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit last Friday. In a tight contest that could have gone either way, they made off with a 34-33 victory over Redwood. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Mustangs.
Mikey Johnson continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 137 yards and two touchdowns, while also picking up 41 receiving yards. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in September of 2023. Juju Hernandez was another key player, throwing for 189 yards and two touchdowns while completing 76.5% of his passes.
Wasco's defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 2-2. As for Tulare Western, their win bumped their record up to 3-1.
Wasco came up short against Tulare Western in their previous matchup back in April of 2021, falling 12-8. Can Wasco avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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