After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Elizabethton, Cherokee was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They walked away with a 28-21 victory over the Northview Academy Cougars. This was payback for the Chiefs, who suffered a 44-20 defeat the last time these two teams met.
When it comes to explaining why Northview Academy lost, don't look at Mason Phillips. Despite the final result, he rushed for 73 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries, and also threw for 200 yards and a touchdown.
Cherokee now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Northview Academy, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cherokee will welcome Seymour at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Seymour is coming into the match with three straight losses on the road, meaning Cherokee will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Northview Academy, they will face off against Grainger at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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