Foothill lost against Tustin back in August of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Foothill Knights took a blow against the Tustin Tillers, falling 42-14. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Knights have suffered against the Tillers since September 1, 2017.
Although Foothill took the loss, they still got scores from Nikko Reynoso, Derek Simecek, and Luke Smith. The team also got some help courtesy of Gino Marchetti, who threw for 158 yards and two touchdowns.
Eimesse Essis had an outrageously good game for Tustin as he rushed for 180 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.5 yards per carry, and also threw for 32 yards and a touchdown. Essis' rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his sixth straight game with at least 112 rushing yards dating back to last season. Montrevian Cushionberry was another key player, rushing for 55 yards and a touchdown.
Foothill's loss dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Tustin, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
Foothill will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against Orange at 7:00 p.m. As for Tustin, they will face off against El Dorado at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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