The Pigeon Forge Tigers are taking a road trip to face off against the McMinn Central Chargers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
McMinn Central will challenge a team with plenty of momentum: Pigeon Forge extended their winning streak to four on Friday. The Tigers simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Claiborne 50-20. That looming 50-20 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Tigers yet this season.
Ayden Hood was his usual excellent self, rushing for 190 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing two fumbles and making 11 total tackles (1.0 for loss) in addition to snagging an interception.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Pigeon Forge was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 211 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 211 rushing yards in four consecutive contests.
Pigeon Forge didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The team can thank two different players for their defensive prowess: Hood and Andrew Lewis, who each picked up one interception apiece. Pigeon Forge received some extra help from Hood, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Meanwhile, McMinn Central got the win against Austin-East on Friday by a conclusive 35-14. The result was nothing new for the Chargers, who have now won four matchups by 21 points or more so far this season.
Pigeon Forge better keep an eye on Bryce Mullins. He was instrumental in McMinn Central's win, throwing for 223 yards and three TDs. Mullins' passing game has become a key predictor of the Chargers' success: the team is undefeated when his passer rating is 100 or higher, but only 2-3 otherwise.
Pigeon Forge's record is now 4-6. As for McMinn Central, their record now sits at 7-3.
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