Two dominant signal callers in Jordan Crisp and Jerren Mao are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Tulare Union Tribe will look to defend their home field on Friday against the Hanford Bullpups at 7:30 p.m. The two teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Tulare Union will roll into the matchup after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up seven points last Friday, then bounced right back against Lemoore on Thursday. The Tribe breezed past the Tigers to the tune of 49-14. Considering the Tribe have won three contests by more than 32 points this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Demaje Riley
| 09/19/25 @ Ridgeview | 155 |
| 09/05/25 vs Redwood | 117 |
| 08/29/25 @ El Diamante | 117 |
| 09/26/25 vs Bakersfield Christian | 114 |
| 10/02/25 vs Lemoore | 80 |
Tulare Union had a senior duo take command as Rashawn Hayes gained 129 total yards and two touchdowns and Brayden Stevenson picked up 168 receiving yards and a pair of TDs. Stevenson's receiving production has been exceptional as that marked his fifth straight game with at least 101 receiving yards. Tulare Union also got help from Demaje Riley, who showed off his sure hands for 80 receiving yards.
Meanwhile, you're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter and that's exactly how it played out for Hanford on Friday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that they blew Dinuba out of the water with a 72-43 final score. The victory continues a trend for the Bullpups in their matchups with the Emperors: they've now won three in a row.
Tulare Union better focus on containing Taveon Patterson and Rajhon Newton as the pair were huge in Hanford's win. Patterson picked up 222 receiving yards and four touchdowns, while Newton gained 179 total yards and four touchdowns. Those four receiving touchdowns gave Patterson a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Ezequiel Amezcua, who rushed for 50 yards and one score.
One reason for the win was Hanford's imposing defensive line, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. Kai Berna was especially locked on to Dinuba's QB and sacked him twice.
Tulare Union's win bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Hanford, the victory got them back to even at 3-3.
Tulare Union suffered a grim 33-8 defeat to Hanford when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Will the Tribe have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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