The Taft Wildcats will take on the Chavez Titans at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Taft is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight games on Friday. They were dealt a 55-7 defeat at the hands of Shafter. The Wildcats were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 41-7.
Taft didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Brock Fuller.
Meanwhile, Chavez fell victim to Wasco and their airtight defense on Friday. They were outmatched by the Tigers and fell 48-0. While losing is never fun, the Titans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 774th, while the Tigers are ranked 196th).
Chavez's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Taft, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 1-5.
Everything came up roses for Taft against Chavez in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, as the team secured a 37-2 victory. Do the Wildcats have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Titans turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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