Springfield hasn't had much luck against Pearl-Cohn recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Yellow Jackets will welcome the Firebirds at 7:00 p.m. Springfield will come into the matchup with an undefeated record on the line.
Springfield proved they can win big two weeks ago (they won by 20) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. In a tight contest that could have gone either way, they made off with a 29-28 victory over East Nashville Magnet.
Jaidon Hurst
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Springfield got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jaidon Hurst out in front who rushed for 142 yards and three scores. Those three rushing touchdowns gave Hurst a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Kason Woodson, who rushed for 104 yards on only 14 carries.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Springfield was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 252 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as East Nashville Magnet only rushed for 158.
Meanwhile, Pearl-Cohn owes their defense a big pat on the back after their performance on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 19-0 victory over Kenwood. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Firebirds' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Tennessee football rankings (they are ranked 31st, while the Knights are ranked 196th).
Springfield's win bumped their record up to 5-0. As for Pearl-Cohn, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Springfield was dealt a bruising 31-0 defeat at the hands of Pearl-Cohn in their previous matchup back in November of 2016. Will the Yellow Jackets have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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