The Woodlands Highlanders had already won six in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 40.7 points), and they went ahead and made it seven on Friday. They blew past Caney Creek, posting a 62-7 win on the road. Given The Woodlands' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 51st, while Caney Creek is ranked 595th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
The Woodlands' win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Mabrey Mettauer, who threw for 258 yards and three touchdowns while completing 81.3% of his passes. Mettauer is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last five games he's played. Quanell Farrakhan jr. also helped out with an impressive 82 receiving yards.
The Woodlands' win was their fourth straight on the road, which bumped their overall record up to 7-2. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 60.5 points per game. As for Caney Creek, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-5.
The Woodlands will be playing in front of their home fans against Willis at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Willis has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 470 points over their last eight contests. As for Caney Creek, they will head out on the road to face off against Oak Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Oak Ridge will be looking to extend their current five-game winning streak.
