Cherokee extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to six on Friday, dropping them down to 0-2. They were beaten by the Sequoyah Chiefs 61-0. While losing is never fun, the Warriors can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings (they are ranked 143rd, while the Chiefs are ranked 22nd).
Zack Parker threw for 35 yards on four of nine attempts. On the ground, Tory Hearn rushed for 37 yards.
As for Sequoyah, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. The victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 21 points this season.
Sequoyah's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kolby Martin, who threw for 249 yards and a pair of touchdowns while completing 92.9% of his passes, and also punched in one rushing score. The dominant performance also gave Martin a new career-high in passer rating (171.1). Sequoyah also got a significant boost from Will Rajecki, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 80 yards.
Cherokee wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 40-23 victory against Pope on the 29th. As for Sequoyah, they have also already played their next contest, a 37-6 win against Kell on the 29th.
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