Football Recap: Tellico Plains Bears vs. Eagleton College & Career Academy Royals
Tellico Plains had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They came out on top against the Eagleton College & Career Academy Royals by a score of 22-14 on Friday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Bears as it put an end to their nine-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Ryan Shaffer was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 194 yards and two touchdowns.
Shaffer wasn't the only one working in the rushing yards department: Tellico Plains was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 263 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 168 rushing yards in five consecutive games dating back to last season.
Tellico Plains wouldn't let Eagleton College & Career Academy keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Tellico Plains can thank Shaffer and Jesse Winger for forcing both of them.
Eagleton College & Career Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Tellico Plains will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on Sequoyah at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Tellico Plains is out to stop a four-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season. As for Eagleton College & Career Academy, they will welcome Scott at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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