Overton has been on the road for two straight, but on Friday they'll finally head home. They will host the McGavock Raiders at 7:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Last Friday, Overton had to suffer through a 49-7 loss at the hands of East Nashville Magnet.
Even if they lost, Overton's defensive line still kept up the pressure with six sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Wesley Howard and Phonso Ewin who racked up four sacks between them. Howard is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, McGavock fell victim to Nolensville and their airtight defense on Friday. They took a blow against the Knights, falling 38-0. Having soared to a lofty 34 points in the game before, the Raiders' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Overton now has a losing record at 1-2. As for McGavock, they dropped their record down to 1-3 with that loss, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Everything went Overton's way against McGavock in their previous matchup back in September of 2023 as Overton made off with a 39-16 win. Will Overton repeat their success, or does McGavock have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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