Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Cherokee). They blew past the Rosman Tigers 67-7 at home on Friday. That's more bragging rights for the Braves, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Brandon Santiago was a one-man wrecking crew for Cherokee as he rushed for 137 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries. The dominant performance gave Santiago a new career-high in rushing yards. Emiliano Garcia was another key rusher, rushing for 91 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Cherokee was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 530 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're rushing yard total in three consecutive matchups.
Cherokee's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Shiloh Woodson and Michel Gayosso.
The win got Cherokee back to even at 2-2. As for Rosman, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Cherokee's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Mount Zion Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Mount Zion Christian Academy's defense has only allowed 15.5 points per game this season, so Cherokee's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Rosman, they will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Avery County at 7:30 p.m. Rosman is facing Avery County at the right time seeing as Avery County is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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