A year ago, Houston football, even down some key players, handed it to Lanesboro 46-12. In this year’s game, the Burros were game. But the ‘Canes moved to 6-1 courtesy of a shut-out victory. Houston had two double-digit-play first half drives go for nada. The stanza’s only score was when Joey Fishel blocked a Burro punt out of the end zone for a safety right before halftime. Houston led 2-0 at half. Jaytin Millen’s 75-yard third quarter TD run (plus two-point run) made it 10-0. Millen (46 yards) and Fishel (16 yards) added fourth quarter TD runs. Burros playing tough, Cody Hungerholt’s 8th-ranked Houston squad prevailed 24-0. Millen (25-212, 2 TDs rushing) had a career-best yardage night, his sixth 100-yard effort this year. Fishel (16-86, TD rushing) helped. Lanesboro had 82 yards rushing on 30 carries. Nate Betz (3-29 rushing, 1-51 receiving) was their top yardage getter. The ‘Cane defense held the visitors to just 143 yards offense. Ninety-four came on Lanesboro’s last drive. Houston won turnovers 3-0. They were 0-4 on fourth down. The teams combined to complete just four passes (all Lanesboro). Houston improves to 5-1, 6-1. Lanesboro falls to 2-4, 3-4.
Tested, Hurricanes Shut-Out Burros
