Football Recap: Sevier County Smoky Bears vs. Cocke County Fighting Cocks
Sevier County put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They blew past the Cocke County Fighting Cocks, posting a 63-0 victory at home. Fans of the Smoky Bears have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
Tegan Avera was his usual excellent self, rushing for 146 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries, while also catching a touchdown. Zach Banks was another key player, rushing for 80 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Sevier County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 434 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
One reason for the win was Sevier County's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for five sacks. Cocke County's QB won't forget Jude Costner anytime soon given he sacked him twice.
Sevier County pushed their record up to 4-0 with the win, which was their third straight at home. As for Cocke County, they are on a 13-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Sevier County is taking a road trip to challenge Tennessee at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Sevier County's defense has only allowed 8.2 points per game this season, so Tennessee's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Cocke County, they will host David Crockett at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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