The Grundy County Yellowjackets will venture away from home to challenge the Cannon County Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Grundy County has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the game with three straight losses, while Cannon County will come in with four straight wins.
On Thursday, Grundy County was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 17-12 to Jackson County. The matchup marked the Yellowjackets' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Vince Bryant
| 10/30/25 vs Jackson County | 148 |
| 10/17/25 vs Bledsoe County | 132 |
| 10/10/25 @ Marion County | 132 |
| 10/03/25 @ Monterey | 100 |
| 09/26/25 vs York Institute | 73 |
| + 5 more games |
Despite the defeat, Grundy County got top-tier performance from Vince Bryant, who rushed for 148 yards and one touchdown while picking up 7.8 yards per carry. With that strong performance, Bryant is now averaging an impressive 101.1 rushing yards per game.
Meanwhile, Cannon County never let their opponents score on Thursday. They breezed past Trousdale County to the tune of 39-0. The Lions might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven games by 23 points or more this season.
Cannon County's win came from a few key players Grundy County will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Eli Garrett, who threw for 269 yards and three TDs while picking up 13.5 yards per attempt. He is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in each of the last five games he's played. 100 of Garrett's passing yards were hauled in by Miles Alexander, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Cannon County's run defense was locked in: Trousdale County could only muster 2.1 yards per carry. The team can thank Zeke Walkup for the heroic effort on defense: he. Cannon County didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 6.3.
Grundy County's loss dropped their record down to 7-3. As for Cannon County, their record now sits at an identical 7-3.
Friday's contest might be decided on the ground. Grundy County has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 217.4 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Cannon County struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 149.9 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Grundy County lost to Cannon County on the road by a decisive 30-12 margin when the teams last played back in September of 2022. Can the Yellowjackets avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
