HARTSVILLE, Tenn. – Marion County kept its season going by forcing six turnovers Friday night in a 32-14 Class 2A playoff victory over Trousdale County.
The Warriors (7-5) set the stage early as Mr. Football semifinalist Jacob Saylors scored the first of his two touchdowns on a 46-yard scamper down the visitors’ sideline for a 7-0 lead. Saylors would finish with 235 yards on 22 carries for the game.
The host Yellow Jackets (8-4) fumbled the ball away on their first offensive play, giving Marion County great field position. Although a field-goal attempt was blocked, the momentum was clearly on Marion County’s side.
“We made too many mistakes to beat a good team like that. Take your hats off to them,” Trousdale coach Brad Waggoner said.
“When it comes to the second round of the playoffs, it comes down to turnovers, penalties, things like that,” said Marion coach Joey Mathis. “It’s usually the difference in two equally matched teams.”