Cherokee was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They took a 25-20 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Marietta Blue Devils. Despite 148 more yards than the Blue Devils, the Warriors couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
When it comes to explaining why Cherokee lost, don't look at Tanner Savasir. Despite the final result, he rushed for 98 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries, and also threw for 236 yards on 24 of 38 attempts. Those 98 rushing yards gave Savasir a new career-high.
Anthony Kruah was nothing short of spectacular for Marietta: he picked up 108 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also punched in two touchdowns on the ground. Kruah has become a key player for Marietta: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns, but 0-6 otherwise. Marietta also got a significant boost from Landon Mannery, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 85 yards.
Cherokee's loss dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Marietta, their victory ended a seven-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-7.
Cherokee will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Valdosta at 7:30 p.m. on November 8th. As for Marietta, they will take on North Paulding at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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