Tellico Plains has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 14.4 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They were outmatched by the York Institute Dragons at home and fell 34-0. The game marked the first time this season in which the Bears were not able to get on the board.
Ike Hollinghead threw for 36 yards on five of 13 attempts.
Jesse Winger was his top target, picking up 42 receiving yards. On the ground,
Ryan Shaffer rushed for 79 yards.
This is the second loss in a row for Tellico Plains and nudges their season record down to 3-2. As for York Institute, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.
Tellico Plains will venture away from home to face off against Bledsoe County at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. Both have allowed few points on average, (Tellico Plains: 14.4, Bledsoe County: 10.6) so any points scored will be well earned. As for York Institute, they will square off against Livingston Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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