After two games on the road, Hardin Valley Academy is heading back home. They will welcome the Sevier County Smoky Bears at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Last Saturday, Hardin Valley Academy had to suffer through a 49-7 loss at the hands of Maryville. The Hawks haven't had much luck with the Red Rebels recently, as the team's come up short the last six times they've met.
Meanwhile, Sevier County put another one in the bag last Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They took their match on the road with ease, bagging a 49-20 win over Tennessee. Fans of the Smoky Bears have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
Sevier County found their leader in underclassman Cooper Newman, who threw for 316 yards and seven touchdowns while completing 84.6% of his passes. With that strong performance, Newman is now averaging an impressive 3.2 passing touchdowns per game. Bryson Headrick was another key player, picking up 96 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Hardin Valley Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Sevier County, they pushed their record up to 5-0 with the victory, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Hardin Valley Academy came up short against Sevier County in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, falling 19-14. Will Hardin Valley Academy 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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