Football Recap: McMinn County Cherokees vs. East Hamilton Hurricanes
McMinn County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were just a hair shy of victory and fell 29-28 to the East Hamilton Hurricanes. One positive for the Cherokees, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
McMinn County's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Taylon White, who rushed for 90 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries. Luke Lawson was another key player, rushing for 24 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: McMinn County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 210 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
McMinn County now has a losing record at 2-3. As for East Hamilton, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-1.
McMinn County is taking a road trip to face off against Oak Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams are at an even 3-3 against one another since September of 2014, but likely not for long. As for East Hamilton, their road trip will continue as they head out to face East Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. East Hamilton is facing East Ridge at the right time seeing as East Ridge is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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