Pisgah is 8-2 against Smoky Mountain since October of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Pisgah Bears will look to defend their home field against the Smoky Mountain Mustangs at 7:30 p.m. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Pisgah comes in on four and Smoky Mountain on five.
Last Friday, Pisgah had just enough and edged Tuscola out 10-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Bears have posted against the Mountaineers since October 14, 2016.
Aaron Clark was his usual excellent self, throwing for 141 yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 76 yards.
Pisgah didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Matthew Mehaffey and Mason Putnam.
Meanwhile, Smoky Mountain made easy work of Franklin on Friday and carried off a 35-14 victory. The Mustangs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three contests by 21 points or more this season.
Smoky Mountain had a senior duo take command as Jarek Jones rushed for 125 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.4 yards per carry and Ayden Johnson rushed for 196 yards and two touchdowns. Johnson has been hot , having posted two or more rushing touchdowns the last five times he's played.
Smoky Mountain was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 330 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 217 rushing yards in six consecutive matchups.
Pisgah's win bumped their record up to 8-2. As for Smoky Mountain, their victory bumped their record up to 7-3.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Pisgah has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 155.4 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Smoky Mountain struggles in that department as they've been averaging 345. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Pisgah was able to grind out a solid win over Smoky Mountain in their previous meeting back in September, winning 31-21. Will Pisgah repeat their success, or does Smoky Mountain have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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