Quick start helps Allen defeat Cedar Hill, claim another Landry Classic win

Why Allen won: Allen scored on its first two possessions against Cedar Hill, the early lead providing the difference in a 23-8 victory in the season-opening Tom Landry Classic on Friday at Eagle Stadium. The Eagles have played in 10 of the 18 Landry Classic events, compiling a 9-1 record.

Key players: Allen senior running back Brock Sturges was the game’s workhorse, rushing for 116 yards on 21 carries and scoring the game’s first touchdown. Eagles junior quarterback Grant Tisdale rushed for a touchdown and threw for another, compiling 106 yards passing and 45 rushing. Cedar Hill inside receiver Josh Fleeks caught eight passes for 104 yards. Longhorns quarterback Yizalle Whitfield rushed for 39 and threw for 142.

Key stats: While building a 23-0 halftime lead, Allen had held Cedar Hill to just 10 yards rushing in 17 carries. For the game, the Longhorns managed 98 yards rushing but needed 40 carries.

Records: Allen 1-0, Cedar Hill 0-1

This story was originally published September 1, 2017 at 10:58 PM with the headline "Quick start helps Allen defeat Cedar Hill, claim another Landry Classic win."