Stewarts Creek had to skate by with only a three-point margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 31-point drubbing they dealt Stratford on Thursday. The Red Hawks breezed past the Spartans to the tune of 49-18. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Red Hawks' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Tennessee football rankings (they are ranked 42nd, while the Spartans are ranked 273rd).
Despite the defeat, Stratford had strong showings from Nashaun Holbert, who picked up 98 receiving yards and three scores, and Anton Wilson, who threw for 199 yards and three TDs on only 16 passes. Holbert really caught the secondary sleeping when he pulled down a catch that went for 74 yards.
Red Hawks
| 08/28/25 vs Stratford | 49-18 |
| 08/22/25 vs Centennial | 39-36 |
| 11/15/24 vs Brentwood | 17-10 |
| 11/08/24 vs Independence | 21-14 |
| 10/25/24 vs LaVergne | 42-6 |
| + 4 more games |
Stewarts Creek pushed their record up to 2-0 with the victory, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season. The home wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 12.4 points on average over those games. As for Stratford, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Coming up, Stewarts Creek will face off against Siegel at 7:00 p.m. on the 5th. The contest will give the Red Hawks their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Stratford, they will square off against Lawson at 7:00 p.m. on the 5th.
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