TDFN: Maryville at McMinn Co.

I'm angela moryan.

Mcminn county has been really good this season blowing thru their schedule with a perfect 8-0 record.

But tonight, the cherokees had to be better than good.

They had to be great.

Mcminn co entertained mighty maryville in a huge region showdown.

How mighty has mighty maryville been in region play?

They're last region loss came in the year 2,000.

Someone's kissing a perfect record goodbye.

Mcminn wanting it to be maryville.

=== however, it was the cherokees doing the crying tonight... rebels running back parker mcgill takes the screen pass nearly to the endzone.

=== quarterback carson jones finishes the job.

7-0 maryville.

=== cherokee's turn.

Running back jalen hunt gets loose.

Runs it all the way to the 44 ard line.

However, mcminn fails to score.

=== let's try this again.

Hunt gets about 30 yards this time.

Breaking tackles but can't break the plain.

Field goal try no good.

7-0 maryville at half.

=== maryville's offense broke open after the break.

Jones can't decide what to do.

Cherokees forget to cover receiver dj burks.

Easy dump pass gives the rebels the second touchdown of the night.

=== only score for mcminn -- a lone safety after an errant maryville snap.

Final score maryville 21