Football Recap: Sam Trantham Leads a Balanced Attack to Beat Smoky Mountain

Tuscola got themselves on the board against Smoky Mountain on Friday, but Smoky Mountain never followed suit. They blew past the Mustangs 20-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Mountaineers have posted against the Mustangs since September 23, 2016.

Sam Trantham

Rushing Yards

09/26/25 @ Smoky Mountain	129
09/19/25 vs West Henderson	37
09/12/25 vs North Henderson	98
09/05/25 vs South Caldwell	147
08/29/25 @ Cherokee	176
+ 1 more games

Tuscola's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Sam Trantham, who rushed for 129 yards while picking up 7.6 yards per carry. With that strong performance, Trantham is now averaging an impressive 101.7 rushing yards per game.

Tuscola's record is now 4-2. As for Smoky Mountain, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-3.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Tuscola will face off against Franklin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Smoky Mountain, they will square off against Brevard at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Mustangs will need to watch out since the Blue Devils have now posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.