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Scores and Photos of Friday night high school football – Oct. 2
Footballs flew threw the air practically all night Friday at Soddy-Daisy. But a big run by Ooltewah’s Rashun Freeman may have been the biggest impact play.
With the Owls’ 16-point lead having dwindled to two midway through the third quarter, Freeman broke loose for a 78-yard run from his team’s 5-yard line. Five plays later on the first play of the fourth quarter, Freeman scored from the 2 and Ooltewah was able to make that stand for a 30-21 Region 4-5A victory.
Ooltewah (5-1, 3-0) displayed a strong run defense early and combined with its pass rush held Soddy-Daisy (3-2, 1-2) to minus-15 rushing yards in the first quarter. The Owls also registered a safety by linebacker Tyler Reed.
The Owls led 23-7 late in the first half after quarterback Logan Elrod connected with Scottie Strickland for a 65-yard touchdown pass, but the Trojans responded with Christian Bell returning the ensuing kickoff 96 yards for a TD.