Two dominant backs in Quincy Mitchell and Brayden Maples are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Forrest Rockets are taking a road trip to face off against the Gatlinburg-Pittman Highlanders at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Forrest is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They walked away with a 49-36 victory over Chattanooga Prep. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Rockets.
Meanwhile, Gatlinburg-Pittman never let their opponents score on Friday. They really took it to Roane County for the full four quarters, racking up a 31-0 win. The Highlanders might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine contests by 27 points or more this season.
Forrest better keep an eye on Tyson Sutton. He was instrumental in Gatlinburg-Pittman's win, throwing for 234 yards and a pair of TDs. What's more, Sutton posted three rushing yards, the most he's had since back in September.
Gatlinburg-Pittman's victory bumped their record up to 11-0. As for Forrest, their win bumped their record up to 8-3.
Friday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Forrest has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 302.3 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Gatlinburg-Pittman struggles in that department as they've been averaging 162.7 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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