Football Recap: Sevier County Smoky Bears vs. Jefferson County Patriots
Sevier County lost to Jefferson County back in August of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Sevier County Smoky Bears put the hurt on the Jefferson County Patriots with a sharp 35-14 win. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Smoky Bears have posted against the Patriots since October 24, 2014.
Sevier County's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Cooper Newman, who threw for 264 yards and three touchdowns while completing 85% of his passes, and also punched in a rushing score. That's the most total yards Newman has posted since back in October of 2023. Tegan Avera helped Newman out on the ground, rushing for 100 yards and a touchdown, while also picking up 59 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Sevier County was moving up and down the field and finished the game with 404 total yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Jefferson County only gained 286.
Jefferson County's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Skylar Thomas, who rushed for 157 yards, and Shawn Jackson, who gained 61 total yards and two touchdowns.
The victory made it two in a row for Sevier County and bumps their season record up to 2-0. As for Jefferson County, their loss ended a four-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 1-1.
Sevier County will hit the road for the first time this season to face off against Lenoir City at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Sevier County is looking to tack on another W to their three-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for Jefferson County, they will welcome Science Hill at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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