Tulare Western lost to Central Valley Christian back in August of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Mustangs secured a 12-7 W over the Cavaliers. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Mustangs' disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 279th, while the Cavaliers are ranked 135th).
Preston Seechan was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 132 yards and one TD while picking up 7.8 yards per carry, and also picked up 30 receiving yards.
Wins are hard to come by when you can't run the rock, something Tulare Western proved: they limited Central Valley Christian to a paltry 2.8 yards per carry. While three picked up at least eight total tackles, Xavier Marquez stood above the rest. He forced one fumble, made eight total tackles (3.0 for loss), and defended one pass. Tulare Western didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 7.2.
Tulare Western didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Domanik Martinez and Michael Soto. Another thorn in Central Valley Christian's side was Marquez, who forced one fumble, made eight total tackles (3.0 for loss), and defended one pass.
Tulare Western has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 33.0 points this season. As for Central Valley Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Looking ahead, Tulare Western will head out on the road to take on Mt. Whitney at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Central Valley Christian, they will host Bakersfield Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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