It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Upperman had no problem doing just that on Friday. They breezed by the Signal Mountain Eagles to the tune of 49-0. Considering the Bees have won nine contests by more than 26 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Leading Upperman to victory were Ethan Palk and Bronzdon Chaffin. Palk rushed for 161 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 8.5 yards per carry, while Chaffin rushed for 130 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries. Palk's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 101 rushing yards. Another big playmaker for Upperman was Carmine Phillips, who returned a punt for a touchdown.
Upperman was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 317 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 173 rushing yards in seven consecutive games.
Upperman didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Phillips.
Upperman's victory was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-0. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 44.7 points per game. As for Signal Mountain, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-5.
Upperman will challenge Macon County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Macon County will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Upperman surely won't give up without a fight. Signal Mountain does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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