It was a good run, but The Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial Eagles unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Thursday. The matchup between Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial and Miller wasn't particularly close, with Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial falling 59-40. While losing is never fun, Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 333rd, while Miller is ranked 137th).
Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial's lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Luke Johnson, who picked up 87 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Luke Moya was in the mix as well, providing Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial with two touchdowns.
It was another big night for Broderick Taylor, who rushed for 155 yards and three touchdowns, and also picked up 117 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Taylor's longest reception was for an incredible 70 yards. Damare Lister also helped out as he racked up 117 receiving yards.
Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial's loss dropped their record down to 6-3. As for Miller, their victory was their fifth straight at home, bumping their overall record up to 9-0.
Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial will take on Victoria East at 7:30 p.m. on October 27th. Victoria East knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past four games -- so hopefully Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial likes a good challenge. As for Miller, they will head out on the road to face off against Victoria West at 7:30 p.m. on October 27th. That game will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Kamauri Montgomery and Taylor.
