Smoky Mountain extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 3-5. They lost 34-8 to the West Henderson Falcons. The Mustangs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Falcons apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in November of 2024.
As for West Henderson, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-2 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by 22 points or more this season.
It was another big night for Zane McCraw, who rushed for 167 yards and four TDs, and also picked up 57 receiving yards. McCraw 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. Asa Ostman did his part to keep the secondary busy, picking up 97 receiving yards.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Smoky Mountain will face off against rival Franklin at 7:30 p.m. on the 24th. Meanwhile, West Henderson is set to square off against their familiar foe Brevard at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. That game will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: McCraw and Braylon Thompson.
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