Pigeon Forge unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They lost 34-13 to the Cherokee Chiefs on Friday.
Despite the loss, Pigeon Forge still got an impressive performance from Ayden Hood, who picked up 66 receiving yards and one TD, and also rushed for 38 yards. Hood was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield on a catch that went for 61 yards.
Coming up, Pigeon Forge is headed away from home for the first time to face off against Seymour at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Cherokee, they will welcome Campbell County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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