Cherokee Bluff put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They took their game at home with ease, bagging a 52-24 victory over the Monroe Area Purple Hurricanes. The result was nothing new for the Bears, who have now won five matchups by 25 points or more so far this season.
A big part of Cherokee Bluff's win came down to the chemistry between Brooks Brien and his top target Kaden (Kt) Thompson. Brien threw for 231 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 11.6 yards per attempt while Thompson gained 149 total yards and two touchdowns. The dominant performance also gave Thompson a new career-high in rushing yards.
Monroe Area lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Forrest Ross, who threw for 214 yards and a touchdown, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. Kenzi Battle was Ross' top target, picking up 88 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Cherokee Bluff pushed their record up to 7-0 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Monroe Area, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-3 record this season.
Coincidentally, both will both be playing Oconee County the next time they take the field. Cherokee Bluff will head out to face Oconee County at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, while Monroe Area will host them at 7:30 p.m. on October 25th.
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