New Caney came into Friday's contest having lost eight straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They claimed a resounding 47-14 win over the Cleveland Indians. The Eagles' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
New Caney got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Corey Johnson out in front who rushed for 57 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 86 yards and a touchdown. Another rusher making a difference was Kendrick Mitchell, who rushed for 127 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries.
New Caney was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 265 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since the start of last season.
Although Cleveland took the loss, they still got scores from Nolan Garmendez and James Cook Jr.
New Caney's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-8. As for Cleveland, their defeat was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-9.
New Caney didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 46-13 loss against College Park on the 7th. Cleveland has also already played their next matchup, a 63-0 defeat against Conroe on the 8th.
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