Alcoa is on a 13-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Pearl-Cohn is on a four-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Tornadoes will host the Firebirds at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Alcoa is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They took their game with ease, bagging a 35-7 win over Greeneville. The Tornadoes might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 12 contests by 21 points or more this season.
Alcoa's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB five times. Kenny Harris was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two sacks himself.
Meanwhile, Pearl-Cohn strolled past South Gibson with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 42-28.
The match pitted two dominant backs against one another in Omarion Starnes and Tyshaun Jeter. Starnes had a great game and gained 119 total yards and two touchdowns. Meanwhile, Jeter was balling out in the loss, rushing for 154 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Special teams was a major factor in the game for Pearl-Cohn, racking up 12 points in total. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Starnes, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
Alcoa's victory bumped their record up to 13-1. As for Pearl-Cohn, their win bumped their record up to 10-4.
Everything came up roses for Alcoa against Pearl-Cohn in their previous matchup back in December of 2019, as the team secured a 27-0 victory. Do the Tornadoes have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Firebirds turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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