Football Game Preview: Eagleton College & Career Academy Royals vs. Marion County Warriors + How To Watch

Eagleton College & Career Academy has won six straight games at home, while Marion County has won six straight on the road dating back to last season, but those streaks won't matter much on Friday. The Royals will host the Warriors at 7:00 p.m.

Eagleton College & Career Academy is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They had just enough and edged out Bledsoe County 24-21.

Eagleton College & Career Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Mason Mitchell led the charge by throwing for 264 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Colton Relation was Mitchell's top target, picking up zero receiving yards.

Meanwhile, Marion County's game on Friday was all tied up 14-14 at the half, but luckily for them it didn't stay that way. They breezed past Gordonsville to the tune of 42-14. The result was nothing new for the Warriors, who have now won eight matchups by 21 points or more so far this season.

Eagleton College & Career Academy better keep an eye on Zaiden Humphrey. He was instrumental in Marion County's win, rushing for 140 yards and three scores on only 11 carries. Those three rushing touchdowns gave Humphrey a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Mason Mays, who rushed for 67 yards and one TD on only six carries.

Eagleton College & Career Academy's win bumped their record up to 10-3. As for Marion County, their victory bumped their record up to 12-1.