Calhoun couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell 41-32 to the Yoakum Bulldogs on Friday. The loss continues a trend for the Sandcrabs in their matchups with the Bulldogs: they've now lost three in a row.
When it comes to explaining why Calhoun lost, don't look at Izaiah Cabrales. Despite the final result, he rushed for 91 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries, and also picked up 74 receiving yards and a touchdown. Cabrales also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making three total tackles and defending two passes. Holton Hadley was another key pass catcher, rushing for 101 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries.
Hadley wasn't the only one working in the rushing yards department: Calhoun was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 249 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 177 rushing yards in 15 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Calhoun is headed away from home for the first time to take on Sinton at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Yoakum, they will square off against Industrial at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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