Rancho Verde got themselves on the board against Tahquitz on Friday, but Tahquitz never followed suit. They were the clear victors by a 26-0 margin over the Titans. The Mustangs not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since October 4, 2024 (when they won 42-14).
George Campbell
| 09/26/25 @ Tahquitz | 90 |
| 08/22/25 @ Corona del Mar | 85 |
| 08/28/25 vs Great Oak | 27 |
| 09/05/25 vs Murrieta Mesa | 22 |
| 09/12/25 vs San Jacinto | 21 |
Jimmy Cruz went supernova, rushing for 128 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only 14 carries. Rancho Verde also got a significant boost from George Campbell, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 90 yards.
Wins are hard to come by when you can't run the rock, something Rancho Verde proved: they limited Tahquitz to a paltry 3.4 yards per carry. The team can thank Azion Givens for the heroic effort on defense: he. Rancho Verde didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 6.9.
Rancho Verde's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Tahquitz, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-2.
Rancho Verde and Tahquitz will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Mustangs are set to face off against their familiar foe JW North at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Tahquitz will square off against rival San Jacinto at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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