Northview Academy was the 44-20 winner over Cherokee when they last played one another back in September of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Northview Academy Cougars took a 28-21 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Cherokee Chiefs on Friday.
When it comes to explaining why Northview Academy lost, don't look at Mason Phillips. Despite the final result, he rushed for 73 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries, and also threw for 200 yards and a touchdown.
Northview Academy's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Marshall Sizemore and Calvin Ferguson. Another thorn in Cherokee's side was Archer Laney, who picked up 0.5 sacks and made 15 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Northview Academy now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Cherokee, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Northview Academy will host Grainger at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Cherokee, they will take on Seymour at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Cherokee is facing Seymour at the right time seeing as Seymour is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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