September 8, 2023
By BARTON HENLEY
Rutherford County Schools
The football season in Rutherford County is off to a strong start.
Here is a look at some of the district’s top performers so far.
Caden Perkins, Blackman, RB. 69 carries, 360 yards (5.2 yards per carry), 6 TDs.
Brody McLemore, Eagleville, QB. 21 of 32, 267 yards, 5 TDs. 178 yards rushing, 2 TDs.
Daune Morris, Oakland, RB. 18 carries, 327 yards (18.1 yards per carry), 6 TDs. 115 yards receiving, TD.
Ashton Jones, Oakland, RB. 49 carries, 369 yards (7.5 yards per carry), 4 TDs.
Thomas Santel, Siegel, QB. 34 of 47, 627 yds, 8 TDs. 390 yards rushing, 4 TDs.
DJ Barksdale, Smyrna, RB. 54 carries, 284 yards (5.2 yards per carry), TD.
Tonight’s games across the district:
Blackman (0-3) at Summit
Eagleville (2-1) at Collinwood
LaVergne (1-2) at Page
Oakland (2-1) vs Antioch
Riverdale (2-1) at Germantown
Rockvale (1-2) at Stewarts Creek (3-0)
Siegel (3-0) vs Coffee Co
Smyrna (0-3) vs Ravenwood
Source: Daily News Journal