After losing to Ripley the last time they met, Obion County decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Rebels enjoyed a cozy 21-7 victory over the Tigers on Friday.
Tucker Moore
| 09/05/25 vs Gleason | 3 |
| 08/29/25 @ Gibson County | 3 |
| 10/24/25 @ Ripley | 2 |
| 10/03/25 @ McNairy Central | 2 |
| 08/22/25 @ Lake County | 2 |
| + 1 more games |
Obion County's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Tucker Moore led the charge by rushing for 101 yards and two touchdowns. Moore is becoming a predictor of the Rebels' success: when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns the team is undefeated (and 0-4 when he doesn't).
Wins are hard to come by when you can't run the rock, something Obion County proved: they limited Ripley to a paltry 2.8 yards per carry. The team can thank Morgan Carpenter for the heroic effort on defense: he. Obion County hasn't allowed more than 4.1 yards per carry in three consecutive contests.
Obion County's defense didn't let Jazarion Theus, get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Carpenter, Weston Quinn, and Tanner Cole, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Obion County now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Ripley, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-9.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Obion County will face off against rival Bolivar Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. That game will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Moore and Anthony Jones. Meanwhile, Ripley is set to challenge their familiar foe Dyersburg at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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