The Wasco Tigers will challenge the Delano Tigers at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
It was a proper cat-fight when Wasco faced off against Taft on Friday. Wasco breezed by Taft on the road to the tune of 53-14.
It was another big night for Hammie Lopez, who rushed for 207 yards and four touchdowns on only 12 carries. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 2.1 rushing touchdowns per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Daniel Hulsey, who rushed for 92 yards on only six carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Wasco was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 503 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 220 rushing yards in four consecutive matches.
Wasco's defense made their presence known, laying out Cash Clark. three times. In that department, Jacob Robledo was the leader with two sacks.
Meanwhile, Delano made easy work of Chavez on Friday and carried off a 30-7 win. The result was nothing new for the Tigers, who have now won five contests by 20 points or more so far this season.
Delano got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Ariel Ayon out in front who threw for 163 yards and a touchdown on perfect 12-for-12 passing.
The win got Wasco back to even at 4-4. As for Delano, their victory bumped their record up to 5-3.
Everything went Wasco's way against Delano in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, as Wasco made off with a 27-7 win. Will Wasco repeat their success, or does Delano have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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