Mendota managed to keep up with Coalinga until halftime on Friday, but things quickly went downhill from there. The Mendota Aztecs came up short against the Coalinga Horned Toads, falling 38-14. While losing is never fun, the Aztecs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 601st, while the Horned Toads are ranked 290th).
Although Mendota took the loss, they still got scores from Jose Quinteros and Ryan Preciado.
It was another big night for Noah Tasi, who threw for 318 yards and five touchdowns for Coalinga. Gavin Watson was Tasi's top target, picking up 68 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
This is the second loss in a row for Mendota and nudges their season record down to 5-3. As for Coalinga, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 8-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mendota will venture away from home to challenge Avenal at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Mendota is facing Avenal at the right time seeing as Avenal is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Coalinga, they will head out to face off against Tranquillity at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Coalinga is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road.
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