It was a proper cat-fight when Oliver Springs challenged Whitwell on Friday. In a tight contest that could have gone either way, the Oliver Springs Bobcats made off with a 29-28 win over the Whitwell Tigers. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Bobcats also won the last time the pair played back in October of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Whitwell lost, don't look at Brandon Easterly. Despite the final result, he rushed for 186 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 117 yards and a touchdown. With that strong performance, Easterly is now averaging an impressive 109 rushing yards per game. Bennett Mcdougal was Easterly's top target, rushing for 57 yards and a touchdown, while also picking up 51 receiving yards.
The victory (which was Oliver Springs' sixth in a row) raised their record to 7-1. As for Whitwell, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 6-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Oliver Springs will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Coalfield at 7:00 p.m. on October 24th. Coalfield is coming into the matchup with three straight wins on the road, so Oliver Springs will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. Whitwell will also get a bit of a break before their next match: they'll face off against Chattanooga Prep at 7:00 p.m. on October 25th.
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