Rhea County won against Red Bank last Friday with 35 points and they decided to stick to that point total again on Friday. The Rhea County Golden Eagles were the clear victor by a 35-14 margin over the Knoxville Central Bobcats. The score was all tied up 14-14 at the break, but the Golden Eagles were the (much) better team in the second half.
Rhea County's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Chauncey Odum, who rushed for 171 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.6 yards per carry. Odum is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 104 every time he's taken the field this season. Mason Ford was another key rusher, rushing for 74 yards and two touchdowns.
Rhea County's win ended a three-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-1. As for Knoxville Central, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rhea County will venture away from home to take on Howard Tech at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Rhea County knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 point or more in their past three matchups -- so hopefully Howard Tech likes a good challenge. As for Knoxville Central, they are taking a road trip to square off against Ooltewah at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Knoxville Central is facing Ooltewah at the right time seeing as Ooltewah is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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