Football Recap: Canton Eagles vs. Sunnyvale
Canton has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 10.4 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They took a 35-20 bruising from Sunnyvale. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 444th, while the are ranked 212th).
Cayson Maupin continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Sunnyvale, throwing for 191 yards and four touchdowns, while also rushing for 40 yards. Maupin is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last three games he's played. Joshua Mcdill was Maupin's top target, picking up 100 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Canton's loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 8-2. As for Sunnyvale, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 7-3.
Both are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Canton will face off against Farmersville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Canton's defense has only allowed 10.4 points per game this season, so Farmersville's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Sunnyvale, they will square off against Caddo Mills at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Sunnyvale is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 37.5 points per game this season.
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