Football Preview: Haywood Tomcats vs. Obion County Rebels
Haywood is 10-0 against Obion County since September of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Haywood Tomcats will be playing at home against the Obion County Rebels at 7:00 p.m. Haywood will be looking to keep their nine-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
Haywood is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat Fayette Ware 52-15 at home. Considering the Tomcats have won three contests by more than 29 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Haywood's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Camarion Miller led the charge by rushing for 164 yards on only 11 carries, while also picking up 38 receiving yards. That's the most rushing yards Miller has posted since back in October of 2023. Kemonte Williams was another key back, rushing for 176 yards while picking up 9.3 yards per carry.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Haywood was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 371 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Obion County came into Saturday's matchup having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They enjoyed a cozy 27-12 victory over Fulton County on Saturday.
Tucker Moore was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 154 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.3 yards per carry. Moore is crushing it when it comes to rushing touchdowns: he's punched in at least two every time he's taken the field this season.
Obion County's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Bryson Underwood and Jatlynn Mosley.
Haywood's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Obion County, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Friday's match: Haywood has been on an offensive roll this season, having averaged 370.2 total yards per game. It's a different story for Obion County, though, as they've been averaging only 193.2. Will Haywood be able to march up the field at their leisure again, or will Obion County flip the script?
Haywood was able to grind out a solid win over Obion County in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, winning 64-57. Does Haywood have another victory up their sleeve, or will Obion County turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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