Tehachapi at Wasco
November 6, 2009
Warrior linebacker Drew Howell (#59) makes a solo tackle to prevent a break away in second quarter action at Wasco.
The Warriors led 21-19 midway through the fourth quarter before the Tigers scored an opportunistic defensive touchdown for the upset.
Photo by Mike Duffy, The Tehachapi News
Posted November 7, 2009 by Tom Shea, The Tehachapi News Wasco Forces Tie In SSL Standings
Tigers Shock Warriors, 27-21
WASCO - The upset-minded Wasco Tigers used a sharp momentum shifting play in the fourth quarter, stripping a fumble with Tehachapi in scoring position, and racing 97 yards for a touchdown to pull out a shocking 27-21 win.
With the defeat, the Warriors are now in a deadlock tie for the league championship, with Wasco, Taft and Tehachapi all sporting 7-2 (3-1 SSL) records.
Tehachapi can still win a share of the league crown this week with a victory over Arvin, who was 28-21 winners over Bakersfield Christian this past Friday night.
Mountain Football had a strong performance on offense against the Tigers from Jesse Olofson, who had is fourth 200-yard rushing game of the season with 210 yards on 26 carries, scoring twice in the first half.
Other impressive games came from Max Clark on special teams, who had an 80-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, and Brennen Davis, Michael Lowder and Adam Bullard, who all recorded interceptions. Drew Howell and Travis Farewell also had fumble recoveries, while Chris Rush had five completions for 63 yards and Zach Maravigli two catches for 23 yards.
Also catching passes was Olofson and Lowder, who had receptions of 23 and 17 yards, respectively.
Tehachapi will be on the road for their final regular season game of the year at Arvin. Should Tehachapi win, they can win their seventh SSL title in 18 years of existence with the league.
A win can also earn a high seed in the CIF central section playoffs, including a possible no.1 seed based on current regular season standings from Division III eligible teams.
The game will be at Arvin this Friday night, Nov.13 at 7:30 p.m. The Braves will also have a contest against Arvin on Friday, Nov.
1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final Tehachapi 7 14 0 0 21 Wasco 6 13 0 8 27
The Scoring:
First Quarter:
Teh – Olofson 41 yard run (Reimer kick) 5:40
Was – Salinas 4 yard run (kick blocked) 0:37
Second Quarter:
Was – Cheatum 10 yard run (run no good) 7:08
Teh – Clark 80 yard kickoff return (Reimer kick)6:57
Teh – Olofson 41 yard run (Reimer kick) 5:25
Was – Cheatum 9 yard run (Nieto Kick) 0:54
Fourth Quarter:
Was – Medina 97 yard fumble return (Cheatham run) 6:29
Tehachapi vs Wasco Statistics
THS WHS First Downs 10 20 Rushes-Yards 33-234 58-254 Passing Yards 63 48 Comp-Att-Int 4-9-1 5-11-3 Total Yards 297 302 Punts 3-38.7 N/A Fumbles-Lost 1-1 2-2 Penalties 9-95 2-15
Individual Statistics:
RUSHING — Wasco: Cheatham 32-166, Salinas 16-67, Yursik 5-10, Martinez 4-7.
Tehachapi: Olofson 26-210, Lowder 4-8, Clark 1-7
PASSING - Wasco: Yursik 5-11-3 48; Tehachapi: Rush 4-9-1 63
RECEIVING - Tehachapi: Olofson 1-23, Maravigli 2-23, Lowder 1-17.
Wasco: Medina 3-35, Salinas 2-13
Varsity – Tehachapi 7-2 (3-1 SSL), Wasco 7-2 (3-1 SSL)
JV – Tehachapi 31, Wasco 7
Frosh – Tehachapi 17, Wasco 16
