Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, South Greene couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They fell just short of the Tellico Plains Bears by a score of 30-28 on Friday. The Rebels' defeat signaled the end of their eight-game winning streak.
Ryan Shaffer was his usual excellent self, rushing for 213 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 10.7 yards per carry for Tellico Plains. Shaffer has become a key player for Tellico Plains: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns, but 2-4 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Braden Reed, who rushed for 98 yards and two touchdowns.
South Greene's loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-2. As for Tellico Plains, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-4.
South Greene does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Tellico Plains, they will challenge Bledsoe County at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. Bledsoe County will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Tellico Plains surely won't give up without a fight.
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