Thursday just wasn't the day for Taft's offense. They took a blow against the Tehachapi Warriors on Thursday, falling 41-0. While losing is never fun, the Wildcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 749th, while the Warriors are ranked 334th).
Tehachapi's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Aiden Nicholson led the charge by rushing for 78 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in rushing yards. Another back making a difference was Wade Brooks, who rushed for 60 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries.
Taft now has a losing record at 1-2. As for Tehachapi, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Taft will look to defend their home field on Friday against Arvin at 7:30 p.m. As for Tehachapi, they will head out to square off against Wasco at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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