Two dominant backs in Jaxon Vinson and Torr'e Pride are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Red Bay Tigers will challenge the Tanner Rattlers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Red Bay knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past five games -- so hopefully Tanner likes a good challenge.
On Friday, everything came up roses for Red Bay against Decatur Heritage Christian Academy as the squad secured a 50-9 victory. With the Tigers ahead 28-3 at the half, the matchup was all but over already.
Meanwhile, Tanner strolled past Decatur Heritage Christian Academy with points to spare two weeks ago, taking the game 46-29. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Rattlers.
One reason for the win was Tanner's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for six sacks. In fact, those sacks all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Tyrone Douglas. Tanner received some extra help from Kamare'Ez Sanchez, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Red Bay's win bumped their record up to 7-1. As for Tanner, their victory bumped their record up to 3-5.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Friday's contest: Red Bay has been on an offensive roll this season, having averaged 354.6 total yards per game. It's a different story for Tanner, though, as they've been averaging only 146.8 total yards. Will Red Bay be able to march up the field at their leisure again, or will the Rattlers flip the script?
Everything came up roses for Red Bay against Tanner in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, as the team secured a 46-6 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Tigers since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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