Caldwell defense falters in 52-35 loss at La Grange

  • MICHAEL BUTLER carries the ball for Caldwell against La Grange.
    MICHAEL BUTLER carries the ball for Caldwell against La Grange.
  • THE CALDWELL HORNETS defense tackles this La Grange ball carrier in last Friday’s game in La Grange.
    THE CALDWELL HORNETS defense tackles this La Grange ball carrier in last Friday’s game in La Grange.

    The Caldwell Hornets grabbed some early offensive momentum and ran back two kickoffs for touchdowns, but defensive breakdowns continued to plague them in a 52-35 road loss last Friday at La Grange.

    The Hornets fell to 2-6 overall and 0-3 in district, while the Leopards improved to 5-3 and 1-2 in league play.

    Caldwell got a new dimension for their offense with the emergence of Michael Butler at runni…