A victory for Cherryville just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were beaten by the Bessemer City Yellow Jackets 56-8. The loss continues a trend for the Ironmen in their matchups with the Yellow Jackets: they've now lost three in a row.
Keon Smith continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Bessemer City, rushing for 253 yards and three touchdowns on only 15 carries, while also picking up 37 receiving yards. The dominant performance gave Smith a new career-high in rushing yards. Another player making a difference was Gavin Chastain, who rushed for 12 yards and two touchdowns.
Cherryville's defeat dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Bessemer City, their win bumped their record up to 6-4.
Cherryville does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Bessemer City, they will challenge Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Bessemer City is facing Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy at the right time seeing as Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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