Cleveland quarterback Chad Voytik told Blue Raiders coach E.K. Slaughter that Friday’s win over Red Bank was special, that Cleveland hadn’t beaten Red Bank since he was in the third grade.
Cleveland has now beaten Red Bank and did so in convincing fashion with a 41-6 decision led by Voytik, whose efforts earned him Times Free Press Player of the Week honors.
The senior and University of Pittsburg commitment scored four touchdowns and passed for another as the Blue Raiders ended Red Bank’s unbeaten streak at four. He had 273 total yards, rushing for 156 yards and throwing for 117 in a confidence-builder that allowed the Blue Raiders to even their overall record at 3-3.
“I’m happy, although I didn’t think we’d beat Red Bank like that,” Slaughter said. “I’m doing great. We have just won three in a row.”
Slaughter was concerned early on after the team dropped games against Alcoa, Knox Catholic and Ooltewah, but the team has rebounded with wins over Central, Walker Valley and Red Bank.