Volunteer is 0-3 against Elizabethton since October of 2021 but things could change on Friday. The Volunteer Falcons will stay at home for another week and welcome the Elizabethton Fighting Cyclones at 7:30 p.m.
Last Friday, Volunteer lost to Unicoi County at home by a 41-27 margin.
Volunteer might have lost, but man, Keelin Releford was a machine: he threw for 202 yards and four touchdowns, and also rushed for 94 yards. Isaiah Ward was another key player, picking up 47 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Elizabethton was fully in charge on Friday, breezing past Northview Academy 49-20 on the road. The result was nothing new for the Fighting Cyclones, who have now won five matches by 28 points or more so far this season.
Rhett Slagle had a dynamite game for Elizabethton, throwing for 284 yards and four touchdowns on perfect 21-for-21 passing, while also rushing for 70 yards and two touchdowns.
Volunteer's loss dropped their record down to 0-6-1. As for Elizabethton, they pushed their record up to 5-2 with the victory, which was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Volunteer has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 166.3 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Elizabethton struggles in that department as they've been averaging 188.4. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Volunteer was taken down by Elizabethton 56-0 when the teams last played back in October of 2023. Will Volunteer have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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