Taft defeats JV on the Mountain

TEHACHAPI NEWS - It was a game of opportunistic plays and in the end Taft made just a few more than Tehachapi in a 14-6 loss for the Braves on the mountain.

Quarterback Ryan Dalmas led Tehachapi (4-4; 1-1 SSL) with a four completion night for 67 yards, including a stellar 14 yard catch to Matt Santos to account for the Tehachapi touchdown.

Santos’s endzone grab came on a fourth and seven play in the second quarter to help the junior varsity tie the game with Taft, 6-6.

Other offensive highlights included Zach Maravigli catching a 27 yard pass. Maravigli had an all-around great game, continuing his hot streak from the big win at Clovis East two weeks prior where he helped seal the victory with a fourth quarter interception.

On defense, Eric Erickson led Tehachapi with nine tackles, while Luke Papac, Niko Taliulu, John Cramer, Austin Herman, and Jesse Olofson each recorded five tackles. Papac also had a fumble recovery while Olofson recorded an interception.