Carroll had to endure a four-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They secured a 27-21 W over the Calallen Wildcats on Thursday. For the Tigers, this counts as revenge for the 55-0 loss the Wildcats walked away with the last time they faced one another back in September of 2017.
Among those leading the charge was Nick Cantu, who threw for 232 yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 58 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries. Ignacio Arellano was Cantu's top target, picking up 135 receiving yards and a touchdown.
When it comes to explaining why Calallen lost, don't look at Jude Hernandez. Despite the final result, he rushed for 107 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 59 yards. Michael Viera got in on the action as well, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Carroll's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Calallen, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Carroll will square off against Tuloso-Midway at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Tuloso-Midway will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Carroll surely won't give up without a fight. As for Calallen, they will take on Rockport-Fulton at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully Rockport-Fulton focused on turnovers this week as team gave up four on Friday.
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