The Tyner Academy Rams will host the Unicoi County Blue Devils at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Tyner Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last eight matchups.
Tyner Academy is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They came out on top against Watertown by a score of 33-20. The Rams haven't had any issues with the Purple Tigers recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Tyner Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jamarion Dowdell led the charge by picking up 89 receiving yards and one score, while also rushing for 62 yards and one TD. Dowdell showed off some serious burst, cutting upfield on a catch for 66 yards. Another signal caller making a difference was Marcus Turner, who threw for 156 yards and a pair of touchdowns while completing 81.8% of his passes.
Meanwhile, Unicoi County gave up the first points on Friday, but they didn't give up any more after. They walked away with a 28-21 win over Sweetwater. The score was all tied up 7-7 at the break, but the Blue Devils were the better team in the second half.
Unicoi County's win came from a few key players Tyner Academy will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Blaze Rice, who rushed for 143 yards and a pair of scores. He has been hot, having also posted two or more rushing touchdowns the last six times he's played. Kolby Jones was another key player, having thrown for 260 yards and two touchdowns.
Unicoi County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 233 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Sweetwater only rushed for 112.
Tyner Academy's record now sits at 10-1. As for Unicoi County, their record is now 9-2.
Friday's game might be decided on the ground. Tyner Academy has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 188.7 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Unicoi County struggles in that department as they've been averaging 193 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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