Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Taft). They blew past the Verdugo Hills Dons 48-13 on Friday. While the Toreadors didn't have the best season last year (they finished 3-9), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Nathan Swinson
| 09/12/25 vs Verdugo Hills | 41 |
| 11/08/24 vs Dymally | 34 |
| 08/22/25 vs Nordhoff | 31 |
| 11/15/24 vs Van Nuys | 26 |
| 11/01/24 @ Cleveland | 21 |
Nathan Swinson continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, throwing for 266 yards and four touchdowns while completing 71.4% of his passes, and also rushing for 41 yards. Those 41 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Taft's leading receiver Wesley Parvizi was Swinson's top target yet again, picking up 110 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
Taft didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Sam Berger and Parvizi.
When it comes to explaining why Verdugo Hills lost, don't look at Aiden Mejia. Despite the final result, he picked up 94 receiving yards, and also rushed for 40 yards.
The win keeps Taft at an undefeated 4-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 38.3 points this season. As for Verdugo Hills, their loss was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-3.
Coming up, Taft will look to defend their home field on Friday against Eagle Rock at 7:00 p.m. The Toreadors will need to watch out since the Eagles have now posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. As for Verdugo Hills, they will head out on the road to square off against Chavez at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The game will give the Dons their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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