AUSTIN – Taylor opened its season with a dominant 40-20 victory over Eastside Early College on Friday night, as wide receiver Jeremiah Caldwell hauled in three touchdown passes.
Quarterback Johnny Guzman connected with junior wide receiver Tayden Talley for an 81-yard touchdown on Taylor’s opening drive, giving the Ducks an early 7-0 lead.
Following a lightning delay, the Guzman-to-Caldwell connection continued. Caldwell caught his second touchdown midway through the second quarter before breaking free for a 55-yard score on Taylor’s next possession following a fumble recovery by the Ducks’ defense, extending the lead to 21-0.
Guzman added another touchdown pass before halftime as Taylor took a commanding 27-0 lead into the break.
Caldwell caught his fourth and final touchdown of the night early in the third quarter, putting Taylor ahead 34-0.
Eastside found some offensive success in the second half, but Taylor’s early onslaught proved too much to overcome as the Ducks closed out the 40-20 victory.
The Ducks will remain on the road when they travel to face Burnet at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4.
