Marion County has relied on a stalwart defense averaging ten points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They fell just short of the Tyner Academy Rams by a score of 31-28. The Warriors were up 14-0 in the fourth but couldn't hold on to the lead.
When it comes to explaining why Marion County lost, don't look at Tilton Pickett. Despite the final result, he threw for 192 yards and two touchdowns, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground.
Marion County's loss dropped their record down to 5-2. As for Tyner Academy, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 4-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Marion County has the luxury of staying home for another week and will welcome Forrest at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. Marion County is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 31.6 points per game this season. As for Tyner Academy, they will face off against McMinn Central on Friday. McMinn Central has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 126 points over their last three contests.
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