Van Nuys hadn't done well against San Fernando recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Van Nuys Wolves secured a 36-30 W over the San Fernando Tigers. With that win, the Wolves brought their scoring average up to 26.7 points per game.
Van Nuys got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Carlos Herrera out in front who threw for 326 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 34 yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards Herrera has posted since back in October of 2023. Edwin Herrera was in the mix as well, providing Van Nuys with two touchdowns.
Van Nuys wouldn't let San Fernando keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Van Nuys can thank Louis Welling-Belli and Thurman Porter for forcing both of them.
San Fernando lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Jay Arana, who picked up 270 receiving yards and a touchdown. Isaiah Castro also helped out as he racked up 197 receiving yards.
Van Nuys' record is now 4-2. As for San Fernando, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season.
Van Nuys will be playing in front of their home fans against Reseda at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Van Nuys is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 26.7 points per game this season. As for San Fernando, they will head out on the road to challenge Sylmar at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Sylmar's defense has only allowed 15 points per game this season, so San Fernando's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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