Folz Foils Houston Again

A year ago, Alex Folz propelled Spring Grove to a 26-6 win over Houston in a match-up of undefeated ranked teams.  This year’s big contest, SG (5-0) ranked #1, Houston (5-0) ranked #5, was even more dominated by the 5’10” 195-pounder.  After spotting SG a 13-0 lead, Houston got a 51-yard James Hongerholt TD run to pull to down 13-6.  It was as close as they would get.  After an interception, and with 0:19 left in the first half, Folz critically hit Caden Grinde on a 38-yard TD strike.  SG led 20-6 at intermission.  Two more Lion scores in the third made it 35-6.  With Folz (15-23, 217 yards, 2 TDs passing, 25-176, 3 TDs rushing) accounting for nearly 400 yards and all five of his team’s TDs, the Lions stayed perfect and handed Houston its first loss, 35-14.  Hongerholt (4-10, 62 yards, TD, 2 INTs passing, 15-126, TD rushing) authored both ‘Cane scores.  Jaytin Millen (21-85 rushing, 14-yard TD reception) and Joey Fishel (14-68 rushing, 1-41 receiving) helped.   First downs were even (18 apiece).  Houston ran more plays (63 to 53).  Yardage was close (SG 417, H 352).  The ‘Canes had two turnovers, SG 0.  The Lions (5-0, 6-0) lead the ‘Canes (4-1, 5-1) in the South-East.