Football Preview: Cherryville Ironmen vs. Thomas Jefferson Gryphons
Cherryville hasn't had much luck against Thomas Jefferson recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Cherryville Ironmen will venture away from home to challenge the Thomas Jefferson Gryphons at 7:30 p.m. Cherryville will be strutting in after a victory while Thomas Jefferson will be coming in after a loss.
Cherryville headed into their last game having not scored more than 12 points for five straight, but Highland Tech let them put that streak behind them. Cherryville took their matchup at home on Friday with ease, bagging a 42-0 win over Highland Tech. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Ironmen as it put an end to their five-game losing streak.
Cherryville found their leader in underclassman Jackson Heavner, who rushed for 113 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries, and also picked up 69 receiving yards and a touchdown. Another player making a difference was Jayden Adams, who threw for 191 yards and three touchdowns on only 17 passes.
Meanwhile, Thomas Jefferson was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were dealt a 61-0 loss at the hands of Burns. While losing is never fun, the Gryphons can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 381st, while the Bulldogs are ranked 101st).
Cherryville's win bumped their record up to 2-5. As for Thomas Jefferson, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-6.
Cherryville barely slipped by Thomas Jefferson when the teams last played back in October of 2023, winning 22-21. The rematch might be a little tougher for Cherryville since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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