Delano extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 4-4. They were a single point away from ending the streak, but they lost a 27-26 heartbreaker at the hands of the Chavez Titans. The Tigers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Titans apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.
Raul Quezada
| 09/19/25 vs East Bakersfield | 216 |
| 09/12/25 @ Foothill | 172 |
| 08/28/25 @ West | 118 |
| 10/17/25 @ Chavez | 104 |
| 08/21/25 vs Mira Monte | 85 |
| + 2 more games |
Delano's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Raul Quezada, who picked up 104 receiving yards and one score. Quezada has become a key player for the Tigers: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least 100 receiving yards, but 1-3 otherwise. Daniel Romero was another key rusher, rushing for 64 yards and one TD on only six carries.
As for Chavez, their win was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 2-6. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Armindev Bhatti was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 20 yards and four touchdowns, and also picked up 50 receiving yards. He didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack and made six total tackles (2.0 for loss) in addition to snagging two interceptions. Another player making a difference was Nathan Salazar, who gained 76 total yards and a touchdown.
Delano didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 42-0 defeat against Wasco on the 24th. As for Chavez, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 56-0 loss against Shafter on the 23rd.
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