Wasco and Independence squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Wasco had to settle for second. They took a 42-35 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Falcons.
Loss or not, Wasco got some senior leadership from Hammie Lopez and Jayven Hernandez. Lopez rushed for 146 yards and a pair of scores while picking up 9.1 yards per carry, while Hernandez rushed for 57 yards and two touchdowns.
It was another big night for Gunter Golla Iii, who rushed for 171 yards and three TDs while picking up 8.1 yards per carry, and also threw for 149 yards and a pair of touchdowns for Independence. Golla Iii's passing game has become a key predictor of the Falcons' success: the team is undefeated when his passer rating is 110 or higher, but only 3-4 otherwise.
Wasco's defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 10-3. As for Independence, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 9-4.
Wasco does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Independence, they will face off against Kennedy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Falcons will need to watch out since the Thunderbirds have now posted at least 31 points in their last eight contests.
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