Football Preview: Richland Raiders vs. McKenzie Rebels
Richland has enjoyed the comforts of home their last five games, but now they'll head out on the road. They and the McKenzie Rebels are set to duel on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Richland is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They breezed by McEwen to the tune of 35-0.
Meanwhile, McKenzie put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They claimed a resounding 28-0 win over Eagleville. Given the Rebels' advantage in MaxPreps' Tennessee football rankings (they are ranked 48th, while the Eagles are ranked 169th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Tate Surber was his usual excellent self, rushing for 108 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries, while also throwing for 194 yards on 11 of 25 attempts. He didn't just play on offense: he also forced a fumble and made five total tackles. Another player making a difference was Colt Norden, who gained 145 total yards and a touchdown.
McKenzie pushed their record up to 12-0 with the victory, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season. Those good results were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 6.3 points per game. As for Richland, their record now sits at 9-3.
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