Football Preview: McKenzie Rebels vs. Richland Raiders
McKenzie has won 12 straight games at home (dating back to last season), while Richland has won 12 straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Friday. The McKenzie Rebels and the Richland Raiders are set to duel. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
McKenzie is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They claimed a resounding 28-0 win over Eagleville. Given the Rebels' advantage in MaxPreps' Tennessee football rankings (they are ranked 48th, while the Eagles are ranked 169th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Tate Surber was his usual excellent self, rushing for 108 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries, while also throwing for 194 yards on 11 of 25 attempts. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing a fumble and making five total tackles. Another player making a difference was Colt Norden, who gained 145 total yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Richland got themselves on the board against McEwen on Friday, but McEwen never followed suit. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Warriors 35-0.
McKenzie's victory bumped their record up to 12-0. As for Richland, their win bumped their record up to 9-3.
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