Volunteer was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 13th straight defeat. They fell just short of the Sullivan East Patriots by a score of 24-21. That's two games in a row now that the Falcons have lost by exactly three points.
Despite the loss, Volunteer had strong showings from Jameson Mowell, who punched in two rushing scores, and Keelin Releford, who gained 161 total yards. Releford also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up a sack and making a tackle (1.0 for loss).
Even if they lost, Volunteer's defense still kept up the pressure with seven sacks. Owen Fleenor was especially locked on to Sullivan East's QB and sacked him four times. Fleenor also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, picking up four sacks and making five total tackles (4.0 for loss).
Peyton Lingerfelt was nothing short of spectacular for Sullivan East: he threw for 295 yards and two touchdowns while completing 77.8% of his passes, and also rushed for 79 yards and a touchdown. 109 of those passing yards were hauled in by Blue Proffitt, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Volunteer's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Sullivan East, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Volunteer will be defending their home-field for the first time this season they go up against Northview Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Sullivan East, they will venture away from home to challenge Unicoi County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both are at an even 5-5 against one another since October of 2014.
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