Carroll had lost six straight at home dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 1-4 to make it seven. They took a blow against the Talawanda Brave, falling 42-8. The Patriots were not able to make up for their defeat to the Brave from their previous meeting back in September of 2024.
As for Talawanda, the win keeps them at an undefeated 5-0. Fans of they have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
Lance Cantrell had another great game (as he tends to do), rushing for 286 yards and four TDs on only ten carries. His longest rush was for an impressive 61 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Carter Jordon was another key back, rushing for 86 yards and one score on only six carries.
Coming up, Carroll will venture away from home to square off against Archbishop McNicholas at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The match will give the Patriots their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Talawanda, they will welcome Ross at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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