The Bakersfield Christian Eagles will face off against the Tulare Union The Tribe at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Tulare Union is hoping to do what Stockdale couldn't on Friday: put an end to Bakersfield Christian's winning streak, which now stands at three games. Bakersfield Christian breezed by Stockdale on the road to the tune of 55-0. Given the Eagles' advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 112th, while the Mustangs are ranked 474th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
A big part of Bakersfield Christian's win came down to the chemistry between Lincoln Adame and his top target Andre Calderon. Adame threw for 210 yards and four touchdowns while Calderon picked up 88 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Calderon is on a roll when it comes to receiving touchdowns, as he's now hauled in two or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Jack Doss got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Bakersfield Christian's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged five passes before it was all said and done. Ethan Wright and Doss were the leaders of the group effort as each produced two apiece.
Meanwhile, Tulare Union put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Ridgeview 43-8 at home. That looming 43-8 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the The Tribe yet this season.
Tulare Union's defense made their presence known, laying out Mason Mendoza. three times. Dominic Wilson was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two sackshimself.
Bakersfield Christian's victory was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-1. As for Tulare Union, their win bumped their record up to 4-0.
Bakersfield Christian came up short against Tulare Union in their previous meeting back in September of 2021, falling 17-7. Will Bakersfield Christian have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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