Cherokee Bluff suffered their biggest defeat since August 17, 2023 on Friday. They were dealt a 35-7 loss at the hands of the Jefferson Dragons. The game marked the Bears' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Even if they lost, Cherokee Bluff's defensive line still kept up the pressure with 5.5 sacks. In that department, Connor Griffin was the leader with two. Cherokee Bluff got some further help from Tyler Underwood: he forced a fumble and made ten total tackles.
Gavin Markey was his usual excellent self, rushing for 206 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 9.0 yards per carry, and also throwing for 75 yards and two touchdowns for Jefferson. Markey's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 105 rushing yards.
Cherokee Bluff's defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 8-1. As for Jefferson, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 7-2.
Cherokee Bluff wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 52-26 victory against East Hall on the 1st. Jefferson has also already played their next match, a 32-30 loss against Oconee County on the 1st.
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