After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Marshall, Tyler Legacy was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They came out on top against the Crowley Eagles by a score of 32-25. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Raiders' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 320th, while the Eagles are ranked 149th).
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Tyler Legacy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 254 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Tyler Legacy wouldn't let Crowley keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. Tyler Legacy can thank Simeon Garner and Nathan Kirksey for forcing all of them. Kirksey is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least ten every time he's taken the field this season. Ethan Brown was another major factor on D, making ten total tackles (1.0 for loss) and snagged an interception.
When it comes to explaining why Crowley lost, don't look at Caleb Williams. Despite the final result, he threw for 169 yards and three touchdowns while completing 80% of his passes, and also rushed for 66 yards on only nine carries. Antayvious Ellis also helped out with an impressive 102 receiving yards.
Tyler Legacy's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Crowley, they dropped their record down to 1-3 with the loss, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season.
Tyler Legacy will square off against Rockwall-Heath at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Crowley, they will face off against Weatherford at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Crowley is facing Weatherford at the right time seeing as Weatherford is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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