Football Preview: Sherman Tide vs. Mount View Golden Knights
Sherman hasn't had much luck against Mount View recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Sherman Tide will square off against the Mount View Golden Knights at 7:30 p.m. Hopefully Sherman focused on turnovers this week as the team gave up four two weeks ago.
Sherman will roll into the contest after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up 12 points on September 6th, then bounced right back against Pocahontas County two weeks ago. Sherman strolled past Pocahontas County with points to spare, taking the game 34-20.
Trey Lester had a dynamite game for Sherman, rushing for 128 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries, while also picking up 107 receiving yards and a touchdown. Lester's longest rush was for an impressive 65 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Another player making a difference was Eli Pauley, who threw for 160 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 passes.
Sherman wouldn't let Pocahontas County keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Sherman can thank Levi Sprouse and Dawson Green for forcing both of them. Another thorn in Pocahontas County's side was Adam Gillispie, who made 12 total tackles and defended a pass.
Meanwhile, after low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Mount View brought some dynamite into their most recent match. They blew past Bland County, posting a 35-8 victory at home. The win was some much needed relief for the Golden Knights as it spelled an end to their seven-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Sherman now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Mount View, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Sherman came up short against Mount View in their previous meeting back in November of 2021, falling 18-6. Can Sherman avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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