The Cordova Wolves will challenge the Bartlett Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Cordova has given up an average of 28 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Cordova is headed into Friday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight games on Thursday. They took a blow against Arlington, falling 35-7. The Wolves were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 28-7.
Meanwhile, Bartlett didn't have quite enough to beat Pearl-Cohn on Friday and fell 31-28. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Tennessee football rankings (they are ranked 132nd, while the Firebirds are ranked 43rd).
Cordova will have to keep a close watch on Aiden Jackson and Jaibriel Bowers, a pair of players who had a big impact on Bartlett's prior game. Jackson rushed for 145 yards and one touchdown on only 11 carries, while Bowers rushed for 154 yards and one score. Bowers also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making seven total tackles and defending two passes.
Bartlett's defeat dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Cordova, their loss dropped their record down to 1-5.
Cordova took a serious blow against Bartlett when the teams last played back in October of 2024, falling 61-6. That game was all but decided by halftime, at which point the Wolves were down 49-0.
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