McDowell was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They lost 28-6 to the Tuscola Mountaineers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Titans of the 44-22 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Job Marsh threw for 134 yards and a touchdown.
Chamberland Andersen was his top target, picking up 94 receiving yards and a touchdown. On the ground,
Jordan Barnett rushed for 57 yards on only six carries.
A big part of the win came down to the chemistry between Jett Bartley and his top target Bo West. Bartley threw for 239 yards and two touchdowns while West gained 62 total yards and two touchdowns.
McDowell's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Tuscola, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
McDowell will host Avery County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. McDowell is facing Avery County at the right time seeing as Avery County is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Tuscola, they will take on Swain County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Tuscola will also cruise into their next match with the timing on their side: Swain County will have lost three straight heading into Friday's matchup.
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