McMinn County’s Xavier Abernathy (10) runs the ball for the Cherokees. The McMinn County Cherokees visited the Ooltewah Owls in TSSAA football action Friday night.Pedal to the metal
A couple of weeks ago, Xavier Abernathy was locked in a battle to be McMinn County’s starting quarterback.
The junior wasn’t overly concerned whether the starter – and replacement for Corbin Powers, who graduated – would be Bradley Hays or himself.
“Well, that’s one of the things I’m striving for,” said Abernathy, who already was penciled in as a starting safety. “Corbin set an example and the bar, but I think either Bradley or I can do a great job of leading the team.”
In Abernathy’s opinion, though, it wasn’t the most fleet-footed player or the one with the strongest arm who would win the job.