Cherokee and Etowah are an even 5-5 against one another since September of 2015, but not for long. The Warriors will head out to take on the Eagles at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Cherokee's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last three matchups.
Cherokee is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They received a blow two weeks ago as they fell 59-43 to North Paulding. While losing is never fun, the Warriors can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings (they are ranked 142nd, while the Wolfpack are ranked 49th).
Jack Ruban
| 09/12/25 vs North Paulding | 181 |
| 09/05/25 vs Lambert | 166 |
| 08/29/25 @ Pope | 108 |
| 08/15/25 @ River Ridge | 46 |
| 08/22/25 vs Sequoyah | 19 |
Despite the loss, Cherokee got top-tier performance from Brandon Hamilton, who rushed for 237 yards and three touchdowns on only 15 carries. Hamilton really tore up the turf during one magnificent 88-yard run. Jack Ruban also helped out with an impressive 181 receiving yards.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 31 points the game before, Etowah was a bit more limited in their contest on Friday. They were beaten by Marietta 43-9. The Eagles were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 29-3.
Cherokee will have to contain Zeke Douglass as he made an impact in Etowah's last game. He rushed for 96 yards and one TD, and also threw for 126 yards on seven of 23 attempts.
Etowah now has a losing record of 2-3. As for Cherokee, their defeat was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-4.
Friday's game might be decided on the ground. Cherokee has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 179.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Etowah struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 180.4 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Cherokee strolled past Etowah when the teams last played back in September of 2024 by a score of 42-25. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Warriors since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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