Sequatchie County didn't have done well against South Pittsburg recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Sequatchie County Indians slipped by the South Pittsburg Pirates 21-20. The win was familiar territory for the Indians who have now won three games in a row.
Sequatchie County got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Austin Griffith out in front who rushed for 124 yards while picking up 7.8 yards per carry. Griffith also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, forcing a fumble and making two total tackles.
Sequatchie County's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for South Pittsburg, their loss ended a ten-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 2-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sequatchie County will face off against Marion County at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Marion County: 5, Sequatchie County: 17.8) so any points scored will be well earned. As for South Pittsburg, they will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Innovation Academy at 7:00 p.m. on September 27th.
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