Cherokee owes their defense a big pat on the back after their performance on Thursday. They blew past the Williamstown Braves, posting a 27-0 win at home. That's more bragging rights for the Chiefs, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Cherokee was led to victory by Murad Campfield and Cooper Burti. Campfield gained 177 total yards and a touchdown, while Burti rushed for 28 yards and two touchdowns. Campfield's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 109 rushing yards dating back to last season. Evan Bryfogle got in on the action too, returning a kick for a touchdown.
Cherokee was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 204 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 154 rushing yards in three consecutive games.
Cherokee wouldn't let Williamstown keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Cherokee can thank Bryfogle and Darwin Walker for forcing both of them. Cherokee got some further help from Naasir Oliver: he picked up a sack and made eight total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Cherokee now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Williamstown, they dropped their record down to 1-6 with the defeat, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season.
Cherokee has the luxury of staying home for another week and will welcome Millville at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Both have allowed few points on average, (Millville: 10.3, Cherokee: 11.9) so any points scored will be well earned. As for Williamstown, they will head out to take on Delsea at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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