Taft College Earns Draw with Fresno City Rams in Central Valley Conference Soccer
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
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Team Stats
Fresno
| Game Statistics | Fresno | Taft |
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| Shots (on goal) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
| Saves | 0 | 0 |
| Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Corner Kicks | 0 | 0 |
| Offsides | 0 | 0 |
In a crucial Central Valley Conference soccer fixture held on October 7, 2025, the Taft College Cougars faced off against the Fresno City College Rams at Taft, enduring the challenging hot weather to conclude with a 1-1 draw.
The game saw intense competition right from the start, with Fresno taking an early lead. The first half concluded with Fresno ahead by one goal, scored in the 23rd minute. In response, the Cougars made a strong comeback in the second half, thanks to Jesse Robles, who netted an equalizer in the 50th minute. The assist provided by Jose Luis Covarrubias was crucial in setting up the goal. Notably, the Cougars' goalkeeper, Rommel Tarin, along with his counterpart from Fresno, Ryan Sanchez, both played pivotal roles throughout the match.
The game also saw some disciplinary actions with yellow cards being issued to Michael Introini and Andy Jimenez. Although the game was tightly contested, each team earned a point from the match, with the final score reading Taft 1, Fresno 1.
Looking ahead, the Cougars are slated to visit Lemoore, CA, for their next match against Lemoore College on October 10, 2025. The Cougars currently hold a record of 6 wins, 3 losses, and 3 draws for the season.