The CHS Varsity Football Team lost their second game of the season on Friday, August 26, against the Etowah Eagles away at “The Nest” with a final score of 30-31.
Gaining the lead, Cherokee scored in the first quarter with a touchdown from sophomore, Christian Irwin for six. Kicker, Reed Chandley successfully scored the PAT bringing the score to 7-0 heading into the second quarter.
Cherokee furthered their lead with a 25 yard field goal in the second quarter by kicker and junior, Reed Chandley.
Cherokee lead 10-0 in by halftime.
Etowah quickly lessened the lead and scored their first touchdown of the game with a punt returned for a touchdown, and was able to tie it up with a field goal.
Cherokee however was able take the lead once again with another touchdown at the end of the third quarter.
With a final quarter touchdown from the Eagles, the clock ran out with the teams tied 17-17.
During the first overtime, neither team was able to successfully defend their endzone and both teams scored a touchdown and PAT.
The second overtime came and Etowah was up first. With a successful rush, Etowah scored their touchdown and PAT. As Cherokee’s time came up energy was high in the stadium. Cherokee was able to score a touchdown and was down one point. Due to earlier injury to kicker Reed Chandley, Cherokee decided to not attempt the PAT and instead go for the two-point conversion. With an incomplete pass to a reciever in the endzone, Etowah won the game 30-31.
Cherokee now holds a (0-2) record.
The stands of Etowah were packed out with Decades Out.
Tough loss against Etowah especially by one point but we’re going to bounce back and get on track.
Javon Hobson, defensive end
Team Stats:
- Total plays: 67
- First downs: 17
- Penalties: 8
- Penalty Yards: 55
Player Stats:
#2 Tanner Savasir:
- Complete passes: 21
- Attempted passes: 34
- Total yards: 200
- Carries: 7
- Rushing yards: 50
- Punts: 3
- Touchdowns: 1
- Total Points: 6
#2 Daniel Young:
- Solo Tackles: 7
- Assisted Tackles: 2
- Sacks: 1
#3 Weston Bergman:
- Punt Return Yards: 17
- Solo Tackles: 4
- Assisted tackles: 1
#4 Kaden “Pops” Jameson
- Receptions: 3
- Receiving yards: 32
#7 Kyan Simmons:
- Carries: 1
- Rushing Yards: 1
- Solo Tackles: 8
- Assisted Tackles: 2
- Sacks: 2
#8 Peyton Butler:
- Receptions: 4
- Receiving Yards: 28
#9 George Bogdady:
- Solo Tackles: 2
- Assisted Tackles: 3
#11 Jayce Jones:
- Receeptions: 7
- Receiving yards: 104
- Touchdowns: 2
- Kickoff Return Yards: 22
- Total Points: 12
#12 Semaj Burley:
- Solo Tackles: 3
#13 Ryane Martin Jr.
- Solo Tackles: 5
#14 Sean Follmer:
- Solo Tackles: 1
#16 Wyatt Tash:
- Receptions: 4
- Receiving Yards: 42
#18 Everett Watkins:
- Solo Tackles: 1
#20 Malakiah Echols:
- Carries: 1
- Rushing Yards: 1
#20 Andy Debaker
- Solo Tackles: 4
- Assisted Tackles: 1
#23 Keynon Hunter:
- Solo Tackles: 2
- Assisted Tackles: 1
#24 Christian Irwin:
- Carries: 19
- Rushing Yards: 70
- Touchdowns: 1
- Total Points: 6
#25 Zi Johnson:
- Kickoff Return Yards: 27
- Solo Tackes: 4
#26 Jason Marano:
- Solo Tackles: 4
#29 Matt Caskey:
- Solo Tackles: 1
#30 Javon Hobson:
- Solo Tackles: 2
- Assisted Tackles: 5
#40 Chase Montgomery:
- Solo Tackles: 7
- Assisted Tackles: 3
#69 Jayron Tercero:
- Kickoffs: 1
#75 JD Burn:
- Solo Tackles: 1
- Assisted Tackles: 3
#87 Spencer Radnoti:
- Solo Tackles: 1
#97 Reed Chandley:
- Kickoffs: 3
- Punts: 4
- Total Points: 6
- Field Goals: 1
- PAT: 3
Post Game:
The team battled hard in their first away game of the season. We are proud of our CHS Varsity Football Warriors for their diligent work.
The Warriors will take on West Forsyth, Friday, Sept. 16, at 7:30 p.m. away at West Forsyth, and the theme will be Welcome to the Jungle. Come out and support your Warriors as they face the Titans!
THE WARRIOR WORD 