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Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
THS		----36
CHS		01481335
Mountaineers
Braves

Offense - Passing

CAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
#14 J. Bartley1325161.52012.4135146.0

Offense - Rushing

CarYdsAvgLng100+TD
#0 T. Walker4164.0801
#14 J. Bartley17342.090
#21 S. Trantham201768.87113

Offense - Receiving

RecYdsAvgLngTD
#3 J. Hansen11111.011
#7 E. Pruitt23517.5241
#8 I. Hyatt911512.851
#21 S. Trantham144.04

Offense - All Purpose Yards

RushRecKRTotal
#0 T. Walker1616
#3 J. Hansen1111
#7 E. Pruitt35641
#8 I. Hyatt115115
#12 D. Vanhook33
#14 J. Bartley3434
#18 S. Callaway1212
#21 S. Trantham176424204

Offense - Total Yards

RushPassRecTotal
#0 T. Walker1616
#3 J. Hansen1111
#7 E. Pruitt3535
#8 I. Hyatt115115
#14 J. Bartley34161195
#21 S. Trantham1764180

Defense - Tackles

SoloTot TcklsTFL
#0 T. Walker14142.0
#2 B. Jordan22
#4 H. Freeman11
#7 E. Pruitt55
#8 I. Hyatt33
#10 C. Woods22
#11 J. Launer44
#21 S. Trantham332.0
#22 K. Frizzell11
#26 C. Purvis22
#34 B. Haynes221.0
#44 C. Smalley441.0
#50 J. Smith11
#58 L. Rhinehart443.0
#72 E. Messer111.0
#73 B. Causby332.0

Defense - Sacks

Sacks
#44 C. Smalley1.0

Defense - Defensive Statistics

IntPDFmb RecCausBlk FGs
#2 B. Jordan1
#7 E. Pruitt21
#8 I. Hyatt1
#10 C. Woods1
#26 C. Purvis1
#73 B. Causby2

Special Teams - Kickoffs

KOYdsAvgLngTB
#17 A. Tucker634156.8603

Special Teams - Punts

PYdsAvgLngIn 20
#21 S. Trantham519739.4531

Special Teams - Kickoff and Punt Returns

KO RetsYdsAvgLngFCKR Yds
#7 E. Pruitt166.0656
#12 D. Vanhook133.033
#18 S. Callaway2126.0712
#21 S. Trantham22412.01624

Scoring - Points

TDsTD PtsKick PtsTot Pts
#0 T. Walker16
#7 E. Pruitt16
#17 A. Tucker44
#21 S. Trantham318

Scoring - PATs and Field Goals

PATAtt%FGAtt%Tot Pts
#17 A. Tucker45.801.04

Scoring - Touchdowns

TD RushTD RecTotal
#0 T. Walker11
#7 E. Pruitt11
#21 S. Trantham33

Team summary

Total TDs
THS
5
CHS
5
Sacks
THS
1.0
CHS
2.0
Interceptions
THS
2
CHS
3
Passing TDs
THS
1
CHS
2
Receiving TDs
THS
1
CHS
2
Rushing TDs
THS
4
CHS
2
Caused Fumbles
THS
2
CHS
Fumble Recoveries
THS
1
CHS
1
QB Hurries
THS
CHS
3
Completion Percentage
THS
.520
CHS
.524
QB Rating
THS
46.0
CHS
87.3
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Offense

Passing
C
13
11
Att
25
21
Yds
161
249
C%
.520
.524
Avg
12.4
22.6
TD
1
2
Int
3
2
Lng
51
85
QB Rate
46.0
87.3
Rushing
Car
41
34
Yds
226
120
Avg
5.5
3.5
Lng
71
25
100+
1
1
TD
4
2
Receiving
Rec
13
11
Yds
165
249
Avg
12.7
22.6
Lng
51
85
TD
1
2
Offensive Fumbles and Pancake Blocks
Fum
-
2
Lost
-
1
All Purpose Yards
KR
45
72
PR
-
47
IR
-
96
Total
436
584
Total Yards
Total
387
369

Defense

Tackles
Solo
52
64
Asst
-
10
Tot Tckls
52
73
TFL
12.0
5.0
Sacks
Sacks
1.0
2.0
Hurs
-
3
Defensive Statistics
Int
2
3
Int Yds
-
96
Avg
-
32.0
PD
3
-
Fmb Rec
1
1
Caus
2
-
Blk FGs
1
-

Special Teams

Kickoffs
KO
6
7
Yds
341
244
Avg
56.8
34.9
Lng
60
52
TB
3
-
Punts
P
5
6
Yds
197
153
Avg
39.4
25.5
Lng
53
37
In 20
1
-
Kickoff and Punt Returns
KO Rets
6
3
Yds
45
72
Avg
7.5
24.0
Lng
16
35
P Rets
-
3
Yds
-
47
Avg
-
15.7
Lng
-
20
FC
5
1
KR Yds
45
119

Scoring

Points
TDs
5
5
TD Pts
30
30
Conv
-
2
Kick Pts
4
3
Tot Pts
4
-
PATs and Field Goals
PAT
4
3
Att
5
4
%
.8
.8
Att
1
-
Touchdowns
TD Rush
4
2
TD Rec
1
2
TD IR
-
1
Conversions
C Rush
-
1
Total
-
1

North Carolina High School Football - Tuscola nips Cherokee

August 29, 2025: Cherokee, NC 28719

The crowd at Friday's non-league contest between the Tuscola Mountaineers (Waynesville, NC) and the host Cherokee Braves (Cherokee, NC), saw Tuscola's football team nip Cherokee by a final score of 36-35.

With the win, Tuscola advances its record to 1-1 on the season. The Mountaineers host South Caldwell (Hudson, NC) to encounter the Spartans in a non-league bout on Friday, September 5. The Spartans go into the bout with a record of 1-1. South Caldwell lost 62-6 in their recent non-league bout against Hibriten (Lenoir, NC)

The Braves now own a 1-1 record. They play next when they travel to Choctaw Central for a non-league bout on Friday, September 5. Cherokee will encounter a Warriors team coming off a 40-15 non-league win over Newton (Newton, MS). The Warriors record now stands at 1-1.

Ryan McClureMountaineers Reporter
William RoachBraves Reporter
  1. 2nd Quarter

  2. Check In

    7 - 14 The scorer has checked in. Tuscola 7, Cherokee 14
    @ 8:17 PM

  3. Game Attendance

    Attendance At least 1,000
    @ 8:17 PM

  4. Field Conditions

    Field Conditions Dry
    @ 8:17 PM

  5. Weather Conditions

    Weather Conditions Fair
    @ 8:17 PM
  6. 7 - 14

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Cherokee kicked off to Tuscola. Tuscola has the ball. Tuscola 7, Cherokee 14
    @ 8:18 PM
  7. 7 - 14

    Red Zone Alert

    Tuscola is inside Cherokee's 20. Tuscola 7, Cherokee 14
    @ 8:21 PM
  8. 7 - 14

    Long Pass

    Tuscola with a long pass. Tuscola 7, Cherokee 14
    @ 8:22 PM
  9. 13 - 14

    Rushing Touchdown

    Tuscola - #21 Sam Trantham with a 1 Yd Rushing TD. Tuscola 13, Cherokee 14
    Sam Trantham21 - RB, OLB
    @ 8:24 PM
  10. 14 - 14

    Made Point After

    Tuscola - PAT Good. Tuscola 14, Cherokee 14
    @ 8:24 PM
  11. 14 - 14

    Punt

    Cherokee has punted to Tuscola. Tuscola has the ball on Cherokee's 44-yard line. Tuscola 14, Cherokee 14
    @ 8:30 PM
  12. 14 - 14

    Update

    Tuscola - 2nd down, ~2 minutes to go, ball on Cherokee's 17-yard line. Tuscola 14, Cherokee 14
    @ 8:32 PM
  13. 14 - 14

    Update

    Tuscola - 2nd down, ~1 minute to go, ball on Cherokee's 17-yard line. Tuscola 14, Cherokee 14
    @ 8:32 PM
  14. 14 - 14

    Missed FG

    Tuscola turned over possession on a missed field goal. Cherokee has the ball on their own 17-yard line. Tuscola 14, Cherokee 14
    @ 8:35 PM
  15. Halftime
  16. 14 - 14

    Halftime

    Tuscola 14, Cherokee 14
    We noticed it's halftime, checkout this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    @ 8:38 PM
  17. 3rd Quarter
  18. 14 - 14

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Cherokee to kick off to Tuscola.
    @ 8:38 PM
  19. 14 - 14

    Update

    Tuscola - 1st down, ~10 minutes to go, ball on their own 46-yard line. Tuscola 14, Cherokee 14
    @ 9:00 PM
  20. 14 - 14

    Update

    Tuscola - 1st down, ~8 minutes to go, ball on Cherokee's 23-yard line. Tuscola 14, Cherokee 14
    @ 9:04 PM
  21. 20 - 14

    Passing Touchdown

    Tuscola - #14 Jett Bartley 23 Yd pass completed to #7 Elijah Pruitt for a TD. Tuscola 20, Cherokee 14
    Elijah Pruitt7 - WR, OLB
    Jett Bartley14 - QB
    @ 9:06 PM
  22. 21 - 14

    Made Point After

    Tuscola - PAT Good. Tuscola 21, Cherokee 14
    @ 9:06 PM
  23. 21 - 20

    Passing Touchdown

    Cherokee - Pass completed for a TD. Tuscola 21, Cherokee 20
    @ 9:12 PM
  24. 21 - 21

    Made Point After

    Cherokee - PAT Good. Tuscola 21, Cherokee 21
    @ 9:12 PM
  25. 21 - 21

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Cherokee kicked off to Tuscola. Tuscola has the ball on their own 20-yard line. Tuscola 21, Cherokee 21
    @ 9:14 PM
  26. 27 - 21

    Rushing Touchdown

    Tuscola - #21 Sam Trantham with a 70 Yd Rushing TD. Tuscola 27, Cherokee 21
    Sam Trantham21 - RB, OLB
    @ 9:17 PM
  27. 27 - 21

    Missed Point After

    Tuscola - PAT Missed. Tuscola 27, Cherokee 21
    @ 9:17 PM
  28. 29 - 21

    Safety

    Tuscola - Safety. Tuscola 29, Cherokee 21
    @ 9:21 PM
  29. 27 - 21

    Score Correction

    Score correction for Tuscola in 3rd Quarter. Tuscola 27, Cherokee 21
    @ 9:21 PM
  30. 29 - 21

    Safety

    Tuscola - Safety. Tuscola 29, Cherokee 21
    @ 9:22 PM
  31. 29 - 21

    Update

    Tuscola - 1st down, Under a minute, ball on their own 45-yard line. Tuscola 29, Cherokee 21
    @ 9:23 PM
  32. 4th Quarter
  33. 29 - 21

    End of 3rd Quarter

    Tuscola 29, Cherokee 21
    @ 9:24 PM
  34. 29 - 21

    Fumble Recovery

    Cherokee recovered a fumble by Tuscola and has the ball on their own 44-yard line. Tuscola 29, Cherokee 21
    @ 9:26 PM
  35. 29 - 21

    Punt

    Cherokee has punted to Tuscola. Tuscola has the ball. Tuscola 29, Cherokee 21
    @ 9:29 PM
  36. 29 - 21

    Punt

    Tuscola has punted to Cherokee. Cherokee has the ball on their own 30-yard line. Tuscola 29, Cherokee 21
    @ 9:34 PM
  37. 29 - 27

    Passing Touchdown

    Cherokee - Pass completed for a TD. Tuscola 29, Cherokee 27
    @ 9:39 PM
  38. 29 - 21

    Score Correction

    Score correction for Cherokee in 4th Quarter. Tuscola 29, Cherokee 21
    @ 9:41 PM
  39. 29 - 27

    Passing Touchdown

    Cherokee - Pass completed for a TD. Tuscola 29, Cherokee 27
    @ 9:41 PM
  40. 29 - 29

    Two Point Rush Completed

    Cherokee - Rushed for a 2Pt Conversion. Tuscola 29, Cherokee 29
    @ 9:41 PM
  41. 29 - 29

    Interception

    Cherokee intercepts a Tuscola pass and has the ball on Tuscola's 45-yard line. Tuscola 29, Cherokee 29
    @ 9:52 PM
  42. 29 - 29

    Fumble Recovery

    Tuscola recovered a fumble by Cherokee and has the ball on their own 48-yard line. Tuscola 29, Cherokee 29
    @ 9:53 PM
  43. 29 - 29

    Update

    Tuscola - 1st down, ~3 minutes to go, ball on Cherokee's 35-yard line. Tuscola 29, Cherokee 29
    @ 9:54 PM
  44. 29 - 29

    Update

    Tuscola - 1st down, ~2 minutes to go, ball on Cherokee's 23-yard line. Tuscola 29, Cherokee 29
    @ 9:56 PM
  45. 35 - 29

    Rushing Touchdown

    Tuscola - Rushing TD. Tuscola 35, Cherokee 29
    @ 9:58 PM
  46. 36 - 29

    Made Point After

    Tuscola - PAT Good. Tuscola 36, Cherokee 29
    @ 9:58 PM
  47. 36 - 29

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Tuscola kicked off to Cherokee. Cherokee has the ball on Tuscola's 12-yard line. Tuscola 36, Cherokee 29
    @ 10:03 PM
  48. 36 - 35

    Rushing Touchdown

    Cherokee - 3 Yd Rushing TD. Tuscola 36, Cherokee 35
    @ 10:06 PM
  49. 36 - 35

    Missed Point After

    Cherokee - PAT Missed. Tuscola 36, Cherokee 35
    @ 10:06 PM
  50. Final
  51. 36 - 35

    End of Game

    Tuscola 36, Cherokee 35
    @ 10:09 PM

Scoretracker Scorers

Ryan McClureMountaineers Reporter
William RoachBraves Reporter

  1. R. McClure

    2nd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    THS
    7 - 7
    CHS

Scoretracker Scorers

Ryan McClureMountaineers Reporter
William RoachBraves Reporter

Tuscola @ Cherokee Football Game Info

Fri., Aug. 29, 2025 @ 7:30p
The Cherokee (NC) varsity football team lost Friday's home non-conference game against Tuscola (Waynesville, NC) by a score of 36-35.

Player stats

Rushing Yds/G
THS
S. Trantham96.2
CHS
K. Welch115.7
Passing Yds/G
THS
J. Bartley163.6
CHS
D. Panther179.4
Receiving Yds/G
THS
I. Hyatt68.6
CHS
J. Garcia73.4
Total Yds/G
THS
J. Bartley196.8
CHS
D. Panther170.4
Tackles/G
THS
T. Walker14.3
CHS
C. Swayney9.4
Sacks/G
THS
C. Smalley0.5
CHS
D. Ledford0.8
Points/G
THS
A. Tucker2.4
CHS
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Team comparison

Rushing Yards/G
153.6
143.2
Passing Yards/G
163.6
179.4
Receiving Yards/G
164.4
179.4
Total Yards/G
317.2
322.6
Tackles/G
57.6
60.4
Sacks/G
0.6
1.4
Points/G
2.4
-
Pancake Blocks
-
-

Scoring averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Tuscola		09.34.77.027.4
Cherokee		3.310.37.37.824.2

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Season recap

Overall record
3-2
2-3
League
1-1
1-0
Non-League
2-1
1-3
Head to Head
1-0
0-1
Home
2-1
2-1
Away
1-1
0-2
Neutral
0-0
0-0
Playoff
0-0
0-0
In-State
3-2
2-2
Out-of-State
0-0
0-1
Win %
.600
.400
Conference %
.500
1.000
PF
137
121
PA
116
123
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Common opponents

Robbinsville
0 - 1
0 - 0

Rankings

National
5,202
9,500
NC
142
297
State Division
11
18

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