Sequoyah was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 12th straight defeat dating back to last season. They had to suffer through a 61-7 loss at the hands of the Hixson Wildcats. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Chiefs of the 49-6 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
A big part of Hixson's win came down to the chemistry between Luke Finch and his top target Tariq Reese. Finch threw for 243 yards and three touchdowns on perfect 8-for-8 passing while Reese gained 219 total yards and two touchdowns. Reese torched the secondary when he pulled down a catch that went for 76 yards. Another player making a difference was Chase Barnard, who rushed for 19 yards and three touchdowns.
Sequoyah's defeat dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Hixson, the victory snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-5 record.
Sequoyah will host Red Bank at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Hixson, they will head out on the road to face off against Chattanooga Prep at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Hixson will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each contest than the last.
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