Toppenish proved they can win big last Friday (they won by 44) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged out the Ellensburg Bulldogs 27-25. That's more bragging rights for the Wildcats, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Tegan Hernandez went supernova, rushing for 130 yards on only six carries.
Hernandez was just one part of a punishing run game: Toppenish was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 254 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Wildcats
| 09/26/25 @ Ellensburg | 27-25 |
| 09/19/25 vs Quincy | 50-6 |
| 09/12/25 @ Prosser | 3-13 |
| 09/06/25 vs Grandview | 28-14 |
| 11/09/24 @ Orting | 6-24 |
Toppenish's victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-1. As for Ellensburg, their defeat was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Toppenish will head out to challenge Selah at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Ellensburg, they will venture away from home to square off against Grandview at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Bulldogs will be up against the Greyhounds' rather soft defense (which has allowed 46.75 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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