Arleta managed to slip by Taft the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Mustangs came up short against the Toreadors on Friday, falling 43-21. The Mustangs have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Jose Rosas and Austin Ramos certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Rosas gained 231 total yards and a touchdown, while Ramos rushed for 100 yards and two scores.
A big part of Taft's victory came down to the chemistry between Nathan Swinson and his top target Erik Koron. Swinson threw for 332 yards and three touchdowns while completing 76.2% of his passes while Koron picked up 224 receiving yards and four TDs. Koron really caught the secondary sleeping when he pulled down a catch that went for 80 yards. Darius Kirabo made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Arleta now has a losing record of 1-2. As for Taft, they pushed their record up to 3-0 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season.
After each having a week off, Arleta and Grant will shake off the cobwebs and hit the field against one another at 7:00 p.m. on the 18th. The game will give the Mustangs their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Taft, they will be playing at home against Verdugo Hills at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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