Tustin won the last time they faced Foothill, and things went their way on Friday too. The Tustin Tillers claimed a resounding 42-14 victory over the Foothill Knights at home. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Tillers have posted against the Knights since September 1, 2017.
Eimesse Essis was a one-man wrecking crew for Tustin as he rushed for 180 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.5 yards per carry, and also threw for 32 yards and a touchdown. That's the most total yards Essis has posted since back in September of 2023. Montrevian Cushionberry was another key player, rushing for 55 yards and a touchdown.
Cushionberry wasn't the only one working in the rushing yards department: Tustin was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 250 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 166 rushing yards in six consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Tustin wouldn't let Foothill keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. Jon Ioane was the leader in that area as all came courtesy of his dominant performance.
Although Foothill took the loss, they still got scores from Nikko Reynoso, Derek Simecek, and Luke Smith. Another player making a difference was Gino Marchetti, who threw for 158 yards and two touchdowns.
Tustin's victory bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Foothill, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Tustin will venture away from home to challenge El Dorado at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Tustin is looking to tack on another W to their six-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for Foothill, they will head out to take on Orange at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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