Football Recap: Tennessee Heat Wins High-Profile Contest Against Tri-Cities Christian

By Team Reports Sep 28, 2024, 1:17am

Football Recap: Tennessee Heat vs. Tri-Cities Christian Eagles

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On Saturday, Tennessee Heat faced Tri-Cities Christian in a battle between two of the state's top teams. Tennessee Heat enjoyed a cozy 36-22 victory over the Tri-Cities Christian Eagles. The high-scoring effort was just what Tennessee Heat needed considering they were shutout in their previous game.

Wyatt Sutton was his usual excellent self, rushing for 136 yards and two touchdowns, while also picking up 83 receiving yards and a touchdown. He is becoming a predictor of Tennessee Heat's success: when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns the team is undefeated (and 1-3 when he doesn't). Graham Russell did his part to keep the secondary busy, picking up 88 receiving yards.

Tennessee Heat now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Tri-Cities Christian, the loss snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 4-1 record.

Tennessee Heat will look to defend their home field on Thursday against CSTHEA at 6:30 p.m. Tennessee Heat is facing CSTHEA at the right time seeing as CSTHEA is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Tri-Cities Christian, they are taking a road trip to face off against Providence Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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