McMinn County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were just a hair shy of victory and fell 29-28 to the East Hamilton Hurricanes. One positive for the Cherokees, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
McMinn County's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Taylon White, who rushed for 90 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries. Luke Lawson was another key player, rushing for 24 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: McMinn County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 210 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
McMinn County now has a losing record at 2-3. As for East Hamilton, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-1.
McMinn County is taking a road trip to face off against Oak Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams are at an even 3-3 against one another since September of 2014, but likely not for long. As for East Hamilton, their road trip will continue as they head out to face East Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. East Hamilton is facing East Ridge at the right time seeing as East Ridge is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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