The Cherokee Bluff Bears will challenge the Monroe Area Purple Hurricanes at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Cherokee Bluff's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
Last Friday, Cherokee Bluff blew past West Hall, posting a 41-14 win on the road. The Bears might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matches by 25 points or more this season.
Cherokee Bluff had a senior duo take command as Brooks Brien threw for 278 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 11.1 yards per attempt and Kaden (Kt) Thompson gained 134 total yards and three touchdowns. Thompson also set a new season high mark in receiving yards with 134. A healthy portion of that aerial production (83 yards to be exact) also went to Malcolm Millsap.
Meanwhile, Monroe Area entered their game against Jefferson on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Monroe Area lost 38-14 to Jefferson. It was the first time this season that the Purple Hurricanes let down their fans at home.
The losing side was boosted by Forrest Ross, who rushed for 61 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 136 yards and a touchdown.
Cherokee Bluff's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-0. As for Monroe Area, their loss ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 4-2.
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