Tulare Western had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 15.5 points) and they went ahead and made it three on Friday. They walked away with a 23-15 victory over the Wasco Tigers. Given the Mustangs' advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 228th, while the Tigers are ranked 528th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Tulare Western's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Malachi Ficher, who picked up 62 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 36 yards and a touchdown. Another back making a difference was Mikey Johnson, who rushed for 91 yards and a touchdown.
Wasco's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kevin Perez, who rushed for 72 yards and a touchdown on only five carries. Hammie Lopez handled things on the ground, rushing for 85 yards and a rushing touchdown.
Tulare Western's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-1. As for Wasco, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Tulare Western didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 42-14 victory against Mission Oak on the 4th. Wasco has also already played their next game, a 57-7 win against Chavez on the 4th.
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