The Eagleton College & Career Academy Royals will square off against the Grundy County Yellowjackets 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.
Eagleton College & Career Academy is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They breezed past Cumberland Gap to the tune of 48-0. The Royals might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six contests by 24 points or more this season.
Grundy County hadn't beaten Cannon County on the road since September 29, 2017 but that history sure didn't bother them on Thursday. The Yellowjackets came out on top against the Lions by a score of 38-28. The victory was some much needed relief for the Yellowjackets as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Eagleton College & Career Academy better keep an eye on Vince Bryant. He was instrumental in Grundy County's win, rushing for 180 yards and a pair of TDs while picking up 10.0 yards per carry. That's the most rushing yards Bryant has posted since back in October of 2024. Cruz Myers made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Grundy County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 317 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 158 rushing yards in ten consecutive games.
Grundy County didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Aj Frisbee, Bryant, and Myers picked up one apiece. Bryant's rushing production has been exceptional as that marked his fifth straight game with at least 100 rushing yards. Frisbee got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Eagleton College & Career Academy's record is now 8-3. As for Grundy County, their record now sits at an identical 8-3.
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