For the first time this season, Chavez will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They are taking a road trip to face off against the Wasco Tigers at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Chavez will be strutting in after a victory while Wasco will be coming in after a loss.
Chavez took a 34-point defeat the last time they faced off against South, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Titans had just enough and edged out the Spartans 19-16. The Titans' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
The critical scores for Chavez came from Keven Lopez and Jacob Castellanos.
Meanwhile, Wasco scored first but ultimately less than Tulare Western in their contest on Friday. They and the Mustangs were almost perfectly matched up, but they suffered a 34-33 loss. The defeat continues a trend for the Tigers in their meetings with the Mustangs: they've now lost three in a row.
Chavez will have to contain Hammie Lopez as he made an impact in Wasco's last game. He rushed for 118 yards and three TDs while picking up 7.4 yards per carry. Lopez also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making four total tackles and defending one pass.
Having lost for the first time this season, Wasco fell to 4-1. As for Chavez, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Chavez was dealt a bruising 57-7 loss at the hands of Wasco in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Lopez, who rushed for 306 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 19.1 yards per carry. Now that the Titans know the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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