After flying high against Chuckey-Doak two weeks ago, Pigeon Forge came back down to earth. The Pigeon Forge Tigers took a 29-15 bruising from the Johnson County Longhorns on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Tigers of the 22-20 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Pigeon Forge lost, don't look at Wyatt Howard. Despite the final result, he rushed for 131 yards. Howard's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 131 rushing yards dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Ayden Hood, who rushed for 62 yards and a touchdown on only five carries.
Johnson County's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jace Stout, who threw for 146 yards and a touchdown, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. Juan Mejia was in the mix as well, providing Johnson County with two touchdowns.
Pigeon Forge's defeat dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Johnson County, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pigeon Forge will face off against Meigs County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Pigeon Forge is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 30.5 points per game this season. As for Johnson County, they will square off against Chuckey-Doak at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Chuckey-Doak is coming into the game with three straight losses on the road, meaning Johnson County will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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