Cherokee Trail couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a blow against the Pine Creek Eagles on Thursday, falling 56-14.
Although Cherokee Trail took the loss, they still got scores from Cade Brook and Jacob Mathenge.
A big part of the win came down to the chemistry between Cameron Cooper and his top target Brady Walden. Cooper rushed for 80 yards and a touchdown on only five carries while Walden gained 80 total yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in rushing yards.
The victory got Pine Creek back to even at 1-1.
Cherokee Trail is packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game this season. they take on ThunderRidge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Cherokee Trail is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Pine Creek, they will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Loveland at 7:00 p.m. on September 13th.
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