Cherokee County had won seven straight at home dating back to last season, but on Friday they bumped up to 2-1 to make it eight. They walked away with a 42-29 victory over the Oneonta Redskins. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Warriors' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Alabama football rankings (they are ranked 48th, while the Redskins are ranked 137th).
Keyshawn Woods
| 09/05/25 vs Oneonta | 226 |
| 08/30/24 @ Arab | 192 |
| 11/22/24 vs Brooks | 139 |
| 11/08/24 vs Westminster Christian Academy | 107 |
| 11/15/24 vs Central | 96 |
Keyshawn Woods went supernova, rushing for 226 yards and five TDs while picking up 7.8 yards per carry. Those 226 rushing yards gave him a new career-high.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Cherokee County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 288 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Oneonta only rushed for 91 rushing yards.
As for Oneonta, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1. They have struggled against Cherokee County recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Several Redskins players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Maddox Byrd, who picked up 131 receiving yards and one touchdown. Cy Dilliapree was another key player, rushing for 78 yards and one score.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Cherokee County is set to challenge their familiar foe White Plains at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Oneonta will square off against rival Ashville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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