Calera had to endure a 13-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 35-33 win over the Pelham Panthers on Friday. The Eagles' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Antorious Johnson was his usual excellent self, throwing for 400 yards and two touchdowns while completing 73.5% of his passes, and also rushing for 48 yards and three touchdowns. Braxton Brooks was Johnson's top target, picking up 108 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Pelham's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kalib Porter, who rushed for 120 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 49 receiving yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave Porter a new career-high in rushing yards. Another player making a difference was Dylan Smith, who threw for 155 yards and two touchdowns.
Calera's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Pelham, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Calera will venture away from home to take on Chelsea at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Calera is no doubt hoping to put an end to a seven-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Pelham, they will take on Chilton County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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