The Los Banos Tigers are taking a road trip to challenge the El Capitan Gauchos at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Los Banos will roll into the matchup after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up 12 points on Tuesday, then bounced right back against Golden Valley on Thursday. The Tigers breezed past the Cougars to the tune of 31-0. The Tigers not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since August 25th (when they won 34-0).
Kaylee Fuentes
| 09/25/25 @ Golden Valley | 3 |
| 09/23/25 vs Buhach Colony | 1 |
| 09/18/25 vs Merced | 1 |
| 09/08/25 vs Orestimba | 1 |
| 09/06/25 vs Madera | 2 |
| + 3 more games |
Los Banos got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Kaylee Fuentes out in front who threw for 184 yards and three TDs, and also rushed for 35 yards. That's the most passing touchdowns Fuentes has posted over her last eight contests. Siena Freitas was Fuentes' top target, picking up 64 receiving yards and one score, while also punching in one rushing score.
Meanwhile, El Capitan beat Buhach Colony 14-6 on Thursday. The win continues a trend for the Gauchos in their matchups with the Thunder: they've now won seven in a row.
El Capitan's win came from a few key players Los Banos will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Avnoor Bains, who picked up 107 receiving yards and one touchdown. She also deserves a shoutout for her performance on D, making three total tackles and defending one pass. Madysen Dietz also helped out with an impressive 82 receiving yards.
One reason for the win was El Capitan's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. Leading the way was Isabella Magana with two.
El Capitan's record now sits at 14-2. As for Los Banos, their victory was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 7-8.
Los Banos couldn't quite get it done against El Capitan in their previous meeting back in October of 2024 as they fell 28-20. Thankfully for the Tigers, Ariel Ochoa (who threw for 352 yards and four TDs while completing 80.4% of her passes) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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