Criss Davis started his 41st year as the head coach of the Bullpups with a dominant win Friday night, as Caney Valley cruised past Eureka 58-0 on the road in a 2A Tri-Valley showdown.

 

The Bullpups opened the scoring on their first defensive possession, with Drake Roberds picking off Eureka quarterback Tate Scott and returning it 60 yards for a touchdown. After a Eureka punt on the ensuing possession, Traxcyn Garton then scored on Caney Valley’s first offensive snap, taking it 42 yards to the end zone.

 

Garton added a 47-yard punt return later in the first quarter, giving him two touchdowns on the night and putting the Bullpups up 24-0 with 8:01 left in the opening frame. Caney Valley added four more scores before halftime, including a 12-yard fumble return by Gabe Pierce, to take a 52-0 lead into the break.

 

The Caney Valley defense bombarded the Tornado offense, only giving up 1 first down through the first two quarters, as they stonewalled the Eureka run and pass game, ending the game with two interceptions. 

 

Quarterback Layne Denny added a one-yard touchdown pass to Garton late in the fourth quarter, giving Garton his third score of the night. Davis then turned to his underclassmen with a running clock to close out the 58-0 victory.

 

The win moves Caney Valley to 1-0 on the season, with the Bullpups set to host Fredonia next week for their home opener.