Coffee County Central posted their closest win since August 18, 2023 on Friday. They had just enough and edged the Tullahoma Wildcats out 24-21. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Red Raiders.
Coffee County Central's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Deontae Short, who rushed for 64 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in total yards.
Coffee County Central was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 226 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Tullahoma only rushed for 123.
Coffee County Central'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 Caiden Warren and Jayden Carter.
Tullahoma lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Marvancy Johnson, who rushed for 123 yards and a touchdown. Johnson was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 50 yards. Khani Johnson also played a phenomenal game despite the final result: he picked up 144 receiving yards.
Coffee County Central's win ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-0. As for Tullahoma, their defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 0-2.
Coffee County Central will welcome Shelbyville Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Tullahoma, they will host Rockvale at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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