Bears
| 09/12/25 @ Banks County | 24-21 |
| 08/15/25 @ Lumpkin County | 31-21 |
| 08/29/25 @ North Hall | 31-43 |
While Cherokee Bluff's victory against Banks County wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Bears narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Leopards 24-21. Those 24 points were actually the fewest the Bears have put up all season, but given the result they're probably not too concerned.
Cooper Dean threw for 97 yards on nine of 15 attempts. Dylan Haley was his top target, picking up 51 receiving yards. On the ground, Jackson Pirkle rushed for 247 yards and a pair of scores while picking up 8.2 yards per carry.
Zykel Ingram and Lane Morris certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Ingram rushed for 97 yards and two TDs on only five carries, while Morris rushed for 110 yards and one touchdown on only 11 carries.
The victory made it two in a row for Cherokee Bluff and bumps their season record up to 4-1. As for Banks County, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Cherokee Bluff will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Oconee County at 7:30 p.m. on the 26th. The contest will give the Bears their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Banks County, they will face off against Rabun County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Wildcats' defense has only allowed 12.8 points per game this season, so the Leopards' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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