On Friday, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, the Wasco Tigers beat the Morro Bay Pirates 32-28. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Tigers.
Hammie Lopez had a dynamite game for Wasco, rushing for 336 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 7.3 yards per carry. Lopez was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 54 yards.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Wasco was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 413 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since was before the start of last season.
Despite the loss, Morro Bay still got an impressive performance from Sands Dougherty, who threw for 245 yards and four touchdowns, and also rushed for 31 yards.
Wasco now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Morro Bay, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wasco will face off against Tehachapi at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Wasco will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. As for Morro Bay, they will take on Golden Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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