The South-Doyle Cherokees will face off against the Seymour Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. South-Doyle is out to stop a six-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season.
South-Doyle is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They were beaten by Halls 68-34 on Friday. The Cherokees were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 41-14.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Rondell North, who picked up 74 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Another receiver making a difference was Jeremiah Smith, who picked up 86 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Seymour can finally bid farewell to their 17-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Tuesday. They blew past Sullivan East 37-0 on the road. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Eagles considering their seven-point performance the contest before.
It was another big night for Ryan Gibson, who rushed for 268 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 12.2 yards per carry, and also caught a touchdown. He was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 58 yards. Madden Guffey was another key player, throwing for 65 yards and two touchdowns.
South-Doyle's defeat dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Seymour, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-7.
South-Doyle beat Seymour 26-14 in their previous matchup back in October of 2023. Will South-Doyle repeat their success, or does Seymour have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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