Crowley back scores 7 touchdowns, 3 on 90-yarders, as Eagles thump Granbury
Rodrick Williams scored seven touchdowns, including three of 90-plus yards, as the Crowley Eagles remained undefeated in District 9-5A with a 48-17 victory against visiting Granbury on Friday night at Eagle Stadium. Williams rushed for 204 yards and five touchdowns on 17 carries, one on a 94-yard run. He also returned two kickoffs of 90 and 96 yards for scores.
The Eagles defense and special teams also stood out with a pair of interceptions, one in its own end zone, a fumble recovery and a blocked punt that gave them the ball at the Granbury 1.
Key players: Williams almost matched his rushing total for the season (227 yards and one touchdown rushing through the first four games). Granbury quarterback Kevin Moore rushed for 93 yards on 11 carries and passed for 101 yards and a touchdown.
Key stat: Granbury’s average starting field position was its own 25, with six drives starting inside its own 20. Crowley’s average start was its own 49, with five inside Granbury territory — two inside the 10.
Records: Crowley 3-2, 2-0 in District 9-5A. Granbury 3-2, 0-2
This story was originally published October 6, 2017 at 10:42 PM with the headline "Crowley back scores 7 touchdowns, 3 on 90-yarders, as Eagles thump Granbury."