Taft hasn't had much luck against Granada Hills Charter recently, but that could start to change on Friday. After each having a week off, the two teams will shake off the rust and duke it out at 7:00 p.m. This will be Taft's first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
It's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 56-21, which was the final score in Taft's tilt against Eagle Rock last Friday. The loss was the Toreadors' first of the season.
Nathan Swinson
| 09/19/25 vs Eagle Rock | 3 |
| 09/12/25 vs Verdugo Hills | 4 |
| 09/05/25 vs Arleta | 3 |
| 08/28/25 vs Monroe | 4 |
| 08/22/25 vs Nordhoff | 3 |
| 11/15/24 vs Van Nuys | 6 |
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Nathan Swinson, who threw for 245 yards and three TDs. He has been hot, having posted three or more passing touchdowns the last six times he's played. Sammy Peery was Swinson's top target, picking up 77 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
Meanwhile, Granada Hills Charter came into Friday's matchup having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against Fairfax by a score of 35-25 last Friday.
Taft better keep an eye on Dean Rosales. He was instrumental in Granada Hills Charter's win, rushing for 206 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 9.0 yards per carry. Myles Cross also helped with three TDs in total.
Granada Hills Charter's victory bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Taft, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.
Taft ended up a good deal behind Granada Hills Charter in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, losing 40-21. Will the Toreadors 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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