Jo Byrns and Whitwell pushed the score to 52-14 the last time they played Whitwell, but on Thursday defenses reigned supreme. The Red Devils took a 15-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Tigers. Having soared to a lofty 49 points in the game before, the Red Devils couldn't push the score so high this time.
Whitwell got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Bennett Goforth out in front who rushed for 57 yards and one score.all of that, rushing production came thanks to one massive run The team also got some help courtesy of Adam McDougal, who rushed for 117 yards while picking up 7.3 yards per carry.
Jo Byrns' loss dropped their record down to 5-4. As for Whitwell, their victory bumped their record up to 3-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Jo Byrns will head out to challenge Clay County on Friday. As for Whitwell, they will venture away from home to face off against South Pittsburg at 8:00 p.m. on the 31st. The Pirates will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something the Tigers surely won't give up without a fight.
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