Knoxville Central's game on Friday was all tied up 14-14 at the half, but sadly for them it didn't stay that way. They lost 35-14 to the Rhea County Golden Eagles. The Bobcats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Golden Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
Rhea County's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Chauncey Odum, who rushed for 171 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.6 yards per carry. Odum is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 104 every time he's taken the field this season. Mason Ford was another key back, rushing for 74 yards and two touchdowns.
This is the second loss in a row for Knoxville Central and nudges their season record down to 1-2. As for Rhea County, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Knoxville Central will take on Ooltewah at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Knoxville Central is facing Ooltewah at the right time seeing as Ooltewah is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Rhea County, they will face off against Howard Tech at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Rhea County has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 112 points over their last three matches.
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