The Unicoi County Blue Devils will face off against the Tyner Academy Rams at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Unicoi County will be looking to extend their current six-game winning streak.
Unicoi County is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They came out on top against Sweetwater by a score of 28-21. The score was all tied up 7-7 at the break, but the Blue Devils were the better team in the second half.
Blaze Rice
| 11/07/25 vs Sweetwater | 2 |
| 10/31/25 vs Johnson County | 4 |
| 10/23/25 vs West Greene | 2 |
| 10/17/25 @ Claiborne | 2 |
| 10/10/25 vs Grainger | 4 |
| 09/26/25 @ Pigeon Forge | 3 |
Unicoi County's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Blaze Rice, who rushed for 143 yards and two scores. Rice is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in each of the last six games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Kolby Jones, who threw for 260 yards and a pair of TDs.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Unicoi County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 233 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Sweetwater only rushed for 112.
Meanwhile, Tyner Academy earned a 33-20 win over Watertown on Friday. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Rams' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Tennessee football rankings (they are ranked 34th, while the Purple Tigers are ranked 139th).
Tyner Academy's win came from a few key players Unicoi County will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Jamarion Dowdell, who picked up 89 receiving yards and one touchdown, and also rushed for 62 yards and one score. He showed off some serious burst, connecting on a big catch for 66 yards. Another signal caller making a difference was Marcus Turner, who threw for 156 yards and a pair of TDs while completing 81.8% of his passes.
Unicoi County's record is now 9-2. As for Tyner Academy, their record now sits at 10-1.
Friday's contest might be decided on the ground. Unicoi County has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 193 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Tyner Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 188.7 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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