It was a proper cat-fight when Rosman challenged Copper Basin on Friday. The Tigers walked away with a 26-14 win over the Cougars. The Tigers pushed the score to 26-6 by the end of the third, a deficit the Cougars cut but never quite recovered from.

Brayan Reynaldo
09/12/25 vs Copper Basin | 100 |
09/05/25 vs East Henderson | 108 |
08/29/25 @ North Buncombe | 101 |
Leading Rosman to victory were Brayan Reynaldo and Zeke Gainey. Reynaldo rushed for 100 yards and two touchdowns, while Gainey rushed for 77 yards and one score on only nine carries. Reynaldo's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 100 rushing yards. Another big playmaker for Rosman was Cleaman Dodson, who returned a punt for a touchdown.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Rosman was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 255 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
The victory got Rosman back to even at 2-2. As for Copper Basin, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Looking ahead, Rosman will venture away from home to take on Cherokee at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The matchup will give the Tigers their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Copper Basin, they will challenge Asheville Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Cougars will be up against the Lions' rather soft defense (which has allowed 59.2 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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