Football Game Preview: Cane Ridge Ravens vs. McGavock Raiders + How To Watch

By Team Reports Oct 21, 2025, 4:01am

Football Preview: Cane Ridge Ravens vs. McGavock Raiders

HOW TO WATCH: This game will be live streamed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the TN Secondary School Athletic Assn. (TSSAA) & McGavock High School. Watch Live Stream

Official Tickets: Going to the game? Tickets can be purchased on GoFan.com, the official partner for McGavock High School ticketing. Purchase Official Tickets

Cane Ridge is a perfect 10-0 against McGavock since September of 2015 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. After each having a week off, the two teams will shake off the rust and duke it out at 7:00 p.m. Cane Ridge will be strutting in after a win while McGavock will be coming in after a loss.

Two weeks ago, Cane Ridge made easy work of West Creek and carried off a 28-3 victory.

Among those leading the charge was Jayden Mercado, who rushed for 73 yards and one score, and also threw for 125 yards and one TD. Anthony Sensabaugh was another key player, gaining 93 total yards and a touchdown.

They were just one part of a punishing run game: Cane Ridge was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 231 rushing yards. They are a perfect 3-0 when they've run for more than 200 yards.

Cayden Williams

Total Tackles

09/19/25 vs Overton1
09/12/25 vs Hunters Lane2
09/26/25 @ Antioch5
10/03/25 vs Rossview5
10/09/25 vs West Creek8

Another reason for the win was Cane Ridge's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for six sacks. Leading the way was Cayden Williams with two. He also set a new season-high mark in total tackles with eight.

Meanwhile, McGavock played a tough contest last Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were beaten by Springfield 49-6. The Raiders were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 35-0.

Cane Ridge's win bumped their record up to 3-4. As for McGavock, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.

Cane Ridge came out on top in a nail-biter against McGavock when the teams last played back in October of 2024, sneaking past 14-12. Do the Ravens have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Raiders turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.

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