Calallen entered their game against Carroll on Thursday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Calallen Wildcats took a 27-21 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Carroll Tigers. The loss was the Wildcats' first of the season.
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. Hernandez's longest rush was for an impressive 59 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Michael Viera made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Calallen's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Colby Elzner and Viera.
Carroll can attribute much of their success to 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.
Calallen's loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 3-1. As for Carroll, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Calallen is taking a road trip to face off against Rockport-Fulton at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Rockport-Fulton has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 110 points over their last three contests. As for Carroll, they will welcome Tuloso-Midway at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Tuloso-Midway will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Carroll surely won't give up without a fight.
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