The Knoxville Central Bobcats narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the McMinn County Cherokees 24-21.
Kaden Long produced another solid performance rushing for 121 yards and one touchdown on only 15 carries, while also throwing for 301 yards and a pair of TDs. Knoxville Central's leading receiver Javaston Badgett was Long's top target yet again, picking up 113 receiving yards and one score.
When it comes to explaining why McMinn County lost on Friday, don't look at Jakaryn Dyer. Despite the final result, he rushed for 280 yards and a pair of TDs while picking up 9.7 yards per carry. Dyer has been hot, having also posted two or more rushing touchdowns the last six times he's played.
Knoxville Central's victory bumped their record up to 5-2. As for McMinn County, the loss snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 5-2 record.
Knoxville Central and McMinn County will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next games. The next time the Bobcats see the field they'll take on Halls on the 16th. As for McMinn County, their break will end when they face Red Bank at 7:00 p.m. on the 17th.
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