Chapel Hill had lost seven straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 1-6 to make it eight. They had to suffer through a 56-7 loss at the hands of the Carrollton Trojans. The Panthers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 42-0.
As for Carrollton, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 8-0. The wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 11.6 points on average this season.
Carrollton found their leader in freshman CJ Cypher, who threw for 180 yards and three touchdowns on perfect 9-for-9 passing. Cypher's superb passer rating of 177.1 also marked a new season-high. Cameron Wood was another key player, rushing for 50 yards and a pair of scores.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Chapel Hill will face off against Westlake at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Panthers will be up against the Lions' rather soft defense (which has allowed 30.63 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Carrollton, they will host East Coweta at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Trojans will be up against the Indians' rather soft defense (which has allowed 39.29 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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