Taylor extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to five on Friday, dropping them down to 0-4. They were dealt a 55-18 loss at the hands of the La Grange Leopards. The Ducks were not able to make up for their defeat to the Leopards from their previous meeting back in September of 2024.
Eric Walker Ii and Johnny Guzman certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Walker Ii gained 96 total yards and a touchdown, while Guzman threw for 249 yards and one TD. 95 of those passing yards were hauled in by Elijah Afenkhena.
As for La Grange, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-1. That looming 55-18 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
La Grange's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Eli Gillum, who rushed for 98 yards and a pair of touchdowns, and also threw for 80 yards and two TDs on only six passes. Gillum got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run that went for an incredible 50 yards. Another player making a difference was Dillan Johnson, who rushed for 160 yards and a pair of scores on only 11 carries.
Coming up, Taylor will look to defend their home field on Friday against Manor New Tech at 7:30 p.m. As for La Grange, they are taking a road trip to square off against Navasota at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Leopards will need to watch out since the Rattlers have now posted at least 31 points in their last three matchups.
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