Chattooga has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 12.5 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They took a hard 42-28 fall against the Gordon Lee Trojans. The loss was the Indians' first of the season.
Chattooga's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Zayden Cook, who rushed for 167 yards and two touchdowns. Cook's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his seventh straight game with at least 158 rushing yards dating back to last season. Another pass catcher making a difference was Matthew Bryant, who picked up 92 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Having lost for the first time this season, Chattooga fell to 5-1. As for Gordon Lee, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Chattooga will head out to challenge Fannin County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Fannin County will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Chattooga surely won't give up without a fight. As for Gordon Lee, they will square off against Dade County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 883 yards in their previous games.
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