Taft won against Phillips last Friday with 14 points and they decided to stick to that point total again on Saturday. The Taft Eagles came out on top against the Lane Tech Champions by a score of 14-7. Winning may never get old, but the Eagles sure are getting used to it with their fifth in a row.
It was another big night for Stephen Carrera, who rushed for 103 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 36 receiving yards.
Taft didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jaiden Salmeron and Troy Williams. Taft got some further help from Diesel McFadden: he picked up two sacks and made six total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Taft pushed their record up to 6-1 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Lane Tech, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Taft will take on Clark Prep/Austin Poly/Douglass at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Taft is facing Clark Prep/Austin Poly/Douglass at the right time seeing as Clark Prep/Austin Poly/Douglass is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Lane Tech, they will square off against Payton College Prep at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Payton College Prep will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Lane Tech surely won't give up without a fight.
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