Football Preview: Jo Byrns Red Devils vs. Whitwell Tigers
The Jo Byrns Red Devils will face off against the Whitwell Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Having struggled with ten losses in a row dating back to last season, Jo Byrns finally turned things around against Ballard Memorial on Friday. They strolled past the Bombers with points to spare, taking the game 38-20.
Meanwhile, while Whitwell put up plenty of points on Friday, the same can't be said for Greenback. Whitwell blew past Greenback 48-0 on the road. The Tigers pushed the score to 41-0 by the end of the third, a deficit the Cherokees had no chance of recovering from.
Brandon Easterly looked great while leading his team to the win, throwing for 114 yards and three touchdowns on only ten passes, while also punching in a touchdown on the ground. Another player making a difference was Bennett McDougal, who gained 92 total yards and a touchdown.
The win got Jo Byrns back to even at 1-1. As for Whitwell, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
Jo Byrns was taken down by Whitwell 35-8 in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Will Jo Byrns have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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