Cane Ridge won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Thursday. They took a blow against the Smyrna Bulldogs, falling 37-8. While losing is never fun, the Ravens can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Tennessee football rankings (they are ranked 201st, while the Bulldogs are ranked 93rd).
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Ryan Carver and he. Carver rushed for 110 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries while he rushed for 110 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries. Adin Augustine also punched in three rushing touchdowns, which is notable because Smyrna is 3-1 when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns, but 2-4 otherwise.
Cane Ridge's defeat dropped their record down to 2-9. As for Smyrna, the victory got them back to even at 5-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cane Ridge's road trip will continue as they head out to face Ravenwood at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Ravenwood will roll in looking for their tenth straight win, something Cane Ridge surely won't give up without a fight. As for Smyrna, they will challenge Brentwood at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Brentwood's defense has only allowed 8.7 points per game this season, so Smyrna's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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