Two dominant backs in Jakaryn Dyer and Carsen Carter are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The McMinn County Cherokees will take on the Lincoln County Falcons at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
McMinn County was handed a 28-point defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Friday. They skirted past East Hamilton 50-48. Considering the Cherokees' offense had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Lincoln Watson
| 10/31/25 vs East Hamilton | 268 |
| 08/22/25 @ Bradley Central | 75 |
| 09/27/24 @ Ooltewah | 49 |
| 09/26/25 @ Ooltewah | 48 |
| 09/20/24 @ Oak Ridge | 46 |
Lincoln Watson had a dynamite game, rushing for 268 yards and six touchdowns. Those 268 rushing yards gave him a new career-high.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: McMinn County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 311 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
McMinn County's defensive line stepped up as well, laying out the QB five times. Cam Green was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two sacks himself. He is becoming a predictor of McMinn County's success: when he posts at least one sack the team is 5-1 (and 1-3 when he doesn't).
Meanwhile, Lincoln County was fully in charge on Friday, breezing past Franklin County 45-6. The victory continues a trend for the Falcons in their matchups with the Rebels: they've now won three in a row.
McMinn County better keep an eye on Maddox Franklin. He was instrumental in Lincoln County's win, throwing for 239 yards and three TDs on only 13 passes. Their leading receiver Trashawn Jean was Franklin's top target yet again, picking up 101 receiving yards and one score.
McMinn County's record now sits at 6-4. As for Lincoln County, their record is now 8-2.
Friday's contest might be decided on the ground. McMinn County has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 196.4 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Lincoln County struggles in that department as they've been averaging 159.6 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
