While it was all tied up 7-7 at halftime, Cherokee Bluff was not quite Oconee County's equal in the second half on Friday. They fell 28-24 to the Warriors. The Bears were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Warriors apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.
Cooper Dean threw for 227 yards and two TDs. Huddie Kemp was his top target, picking up 94 receiving yards. On the ground, Jackson Pirkle rushed for 86 yards.
Oconee County's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Brody Hannah, who threw for 263 yards and a pair of touchdowns while picking up 13.2 yards per attempt, and also rushed for 30 yards and one score. Caiden Wood was another key back, gaining 123 total yards and a touchdown.
Cherokee Bluff's defeat dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Oconee County, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 4-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cherokee Bluff will welcome West Hall at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Bears will be up against the Spartans' rather soft defense (which has allowed 41 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Oconee County, they will face off against East Hall at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Warriors will be up against the Vikings' rather soft defense (which has allowed 34 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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