Thomas Jefferson has gone 8-2 against Cherryville recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Thomas Jefferson Gryphons' homestand will continue as they prepare to take on the Cherryville Ironmen at 7:30 p.m. Thomas Jefferson hasn't scored more than six points for four games straight, a trend the squad is eager to reverse.
Thomas Jefferson's offense might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against Burns on Friday. They were beaten by the Bulldogs 61-0. While losing is never fun, the Gryphons can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 381st, while the Bulldogs are ranked 101st).
Meanwhile, after low-scoring totals in their previous five contests, Cherryville brought some dynamite into their most recent match. They blew past Highland Tech, posting a 42-0 win at home. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Ironmen as it put an end to their five-game losing streak.
Cherryville found their leader in underclassman Jackson Heavner, who rushed for 113 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries, and also picked up 69 receiving yards and a touchdown. Another player making a difference was Jayden Adams, who threw for 191 yards and three touchdowns on only 17 passes.
Thomas Jefferson's defeat dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Cherryville, their win bumped their record up to 2-5.
Thomas Jefferson and Cherryville were almost perfectly matched up in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, but Thomas Jefferson suffered an agonizing 22-21 loss. Will Thomas Jefferson have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
