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  • Wasco undefeated regular season leads to conference title

    Lamont Gridiron, For the Wasco Tribune and The Shafter Press|Nov 4, 2021

    When the game clock read 0:00 at the end of the 4th quarter, the (9-0, 6-0) Wasco Tigers were crowned the 2021 South Sequoia League Champions. Led by Coach Chad Martinez, a courageous coaching staff, and a Wing T running game, solid defensive strategies, and a host on seniors, the Tigers accomplished that feat in a win over the (5-5, 4-2) Shafter Generals, 46-20. "The game plan was to start fast and beat them up running the ball," Martinez said. "It feels real good to be undefeated league...

  • Defense, pass game keeps Wasco undefeated

    Lamont Gridiron, For the Wasco Tribune|Oct 14, 2021

    Once again, it was another heroic defensive effort that helped the Tigers secure another South Sequoia League victory on Homecoming Friday night 41-8.over the Cesar Chavez Titans (1-5,1-2 in the SSL). The win keeps the Tigers (7-0, 3-0) undefeated overall and tied for first place with the Shafter Generals in the league. "It was business as usual. That was our motive tonight," said Wasco Coach Chad Martinez. "The defense did a great job." In unique fashion, Wasco, which is known for running the b...

  • Undefeated Tigers head to Delano

    Lamont Gridiron, For the Wasco Tribune|Sep 30, 2021

    This Friday, the Tigers (4-0, 1 -0 in the South Sequoia League) will travel to Delano to compete in their second conference game in a first-place match-up against Kennedy High (4 -1, 1-0). Just like the Tigers, the Thunderbird have beaten opponents by large margins. Both teams feature running games and a high-powered offense that puts points on the board quickly. Both teams feature solid defensive strategies that force opponents to multiple three-and-outs. More importantly, both teams'...