Football Preview: Canton Eagles vs. Ferris Yellowjackets
Canton has gone 3-0 against Ferris recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Canton Eagles will head out to challenge the Ferris Yellowjackets at 7:00 p.m. Canton's defense has only allowed 6.9 points per game this season, so Ferris' offense will have their work cut out for them.
Canton will head out to face Ferris after giving up their first home loss of the season on Friday. Canton took a 21-17 hit to the loss column at the hands of Wills Point. It was the first time this season that the Eagles let down their fans at home.
Meanwhile, a win for Ferris just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were beaten by Ford 49-22. The Yellowjackets haven't had much luck with the Panthers recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Qui-Darwin Cotton, who picked up 108 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 31 yards. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 71 yards. Another player making a difference was Brandon Mcneal, who threw for 211 yards and three touchdowns on only 14 passes.
The defeat snapped Canton's winning streak at six games and leaves them with a 6-1 record. As for Ferris, their loss dropped their record down to 2-5.
Canton beat Ferris 42-29 in their previous meeting back in September of 2021. Will Canton repeat their success, or does Ferris have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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