Cherokee came tearing into Friday's contest with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 28.7 points) and they left with even more momentum. They strolled past the Volunteer Falcons with points to spare, taking the game 42-23. Given the Chiefs' advantage in MaxPreps' Tennessee football rankings (they are ranked 148th, while the Falcons are ranked 305th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Despite the loss, Volunteer still got an impressive performance from Keelin Releford, who rushed for 174 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.3 yards per carry, and also threw for 132 yards and a touchdown. With that strong performance, Releford is now averaging an impressive 104.9 rushing yards per game.
Cherokee pushed their record up to 6-2 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. As for Volunteer, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-8-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cherokee will face off against Union County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Volunteer, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Grainger at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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