Canton extended their losing streak to five on Friday, dropping them down to 0-5. They were outmatched by the Metamora Redbirds and fell 61-16. While losing is never fun, the Little Giants can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 384th, while the Redbirds are ranked 109th).
As for Metamora, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-1. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Metamora got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jaiduan Cranford out in front who rushed for 130 yards and four scores on only 11 carries. Those four rushing touchdowns gave Cranford a new career-high. Brayden Bitner was in the mix too, providing Metamora with three TDs.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Canton will challenge rival Dunlap at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Metamora is set to square off against their familiar foe Pekin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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