The Eagleton College & Career Academy Royals will face off against the Cumberland Gap Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Eagleton College & Career Academy will be strutting in after a victory while Cumberland Gap will be coming in after a loss.
Eagleton College & Career Academy will roll into the matchup after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up 13 points last Friday, then bounced right back against Oneida on Thursday. The Royals simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Indians 40-7. That looming 40-7 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Royals yet this season.
Lane Cope
| 10/30/25 vs Oneida | 188 |
| 10/24/25 @ South Greene | 51 |
| 10/17/25 @ Polk County | 112 |
| 10/03/25 @ Tellico Plains | 85 |
| 09/26/25 @ Greenback | 147 |
| + 5 more games |
Eagleton College & Career Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Lane Cope, who picked up 188 receiving yards and three TDs. With that strong performance, Cope is now averaging an impressive 103.7 receiving yards per game. Mason Mitchell was another key signal caller, throwing for 293 yards and four touchdowns on only 18 passes.
Eagleton College & Career Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Cope, Parker Lewis, and Noel Meza-Flores picked up one apiece.
Meanwhile, Cumberland Gap was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They took a blow against West Greene, falling 34-6. The Panthers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 21-0.
Eagleton College & Career Academy pushed their record up to 7-3 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 13.5 points on average over those games. As for Cumberland Gap, their loss dropped their record down to 3-7.
Everything came up roses for Eagleton College & Career Academy against Cumberland Gap in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, as the squad secured a 47-12 win. In that contest, the Royals amassed a halftime lead of 40-0, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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