Trona faced Alpaugh in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Tornadoes fell just short of the Buffalos by a score of 24-22. It was the first time this season that the Tornadoes let down their fans at home.
Although Trona took the loss, they still got scores from Ethan Kasamis, Caid McCullar, and Aj Celaya.
Even if they lost, Trona's defense still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Dylon Dynes, Celaya, and McCullar, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Trona's defeat dropped their record down to 7-3. As for Alpaugh, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 8-1.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Trona will venture away from home to take on Mammoth at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Tornadoes will need to watch out since the Huskies have now posted at least 31 points in their last eight games. As for Alpaugh, they will head out to face off against Laton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Buffalos' defense better be ready for this one: the Mustangs have averaged an impressive 52.4 points per game this season.
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