Warren County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 15th straight loss dating back to last season. They were beaten by the Cookeville Cavaliers 34-0. While losing is never fun, the Pioneers & Lady Pioneers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Tennessee football rankings (they are ranked 240th, while the Cavaliers are ranked 37th).
It was another big night for Blake Owen, who rushed for 156 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries, and also threw for 55 yards and two touchdowns for Cookeville. Owen's longest rush was for an impressive 58 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Cookeville also got a significant boost from Evan Banks, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 133 yards.
Warren County's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Cookeville, they pushed their record up to 5-1 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Warren County will host Green Hill on Friday. Green Hill will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Warren County surely won't give up without a fight. As for Cookeville, they will welcome Gallatin on Friday. Cookeville's defense has only allowed 16.7 points per game this season, so Gallatin's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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