Cloudland outruns North Greene
Published 4:41 pm Monday, October 2, 2023
Contributed Photo/Lisa Benfield Cloudland’s offense rushed for over 300 yards in the win against North Greene.
Contributed Photo/Lisa Benfield The offensive line for Cloudland opened up running lanes all game.
Contributed Photo/Lisa Benfield The Highlanders line up inside the 10 looking to add another touchdown.
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By Lisa Benfield
Greene County – The Cloudland Highlanders traveled to North Greene Friday night for a conference clash with the Huskies. North Greene tried to make a game of it early, but the Highlander rushing attack was too strong.
On the opening possession, the Highlanders failed to find their niche and turned the ball over on downs. The Huskies couldn’t get much going on offense either, as they turned the ball over on downs. Benfield motivated his squad as the Highlander offense came alive. Kyle Birchfield ended the drive with the night’s first score, giving Cloudland the lead 8-0. The Huskies found a spark as they answered with a score of their own, tying the score 8-8.
Rushing attempts by Grayson Cole and Kyle Birchfield moved Cloudland into Huskie territory. However, the drive stalled at the North Greene’s 25-yard line as the Highlanders turned the ball over on downs. The North Greene offensive possession was short-lived as Jacob Stinnett intercepted a pass. The ‘Landers used a handful of carries by Kyle Birchfield to punch in their second score of the night. K. Birchfield also punched in the two-point conversion. With eight minutes left in the second quarter, Cloudland led 16-8. The next Husky possession was also cut short by an interception by Cloudland’s Auston Caraway. The two teams traded possessions once again as Cloudland turned it over on downs, and North Greene fumbled. The Highlanders took advantage of Silas Burleson’s forced fumble. Kyle Birchfield had his third score and two-point conversion of the night. The score at halftime was Cloudland 24, North Greene 8.
The Cloudland defense held North Greene scoreless the entire second half. Once the Cloudland offense got established, they tacked on three more scores. Sophomore Walker Gouge had the final TD for the night. QB Bryce Birchfield was three for seven with 64 yards with completions to Kingston Cole and Cam Peppers. Running back Kyle Birchfield rushed for almost 250 yards and five touchdowns. Running back Grayson Cole tacked on an additional 84 yards from scrimmage. Cloudland’s Jacob Stinnett led the Highlanders with nine tackles, followed by Cam Peppers had seven tackles on the night.
The Highlanders will host Jellico for Homecoming this Friday night at 7:30.
