Blackman scored on the second play of the game to take a lead they wouldn't relinquish enroute to a 45-10 road win.
Adonis Otey rambled 64-yards for the Blaze first score, which would wind up being the only score of the first quarter.
While Smyrna and Blackman aren't in the same region anymore, that doesn't change the importance of the game for both teams.
The fourth-ranked Blaze are undefeated at 3-and-oh. But head coach Kit Hartsfield knows this is their biggest test of the year so far:
DIVISION II REGION GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT GUIDELINES
DIVISION II DISTRICT GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT GUIDELINES
The tournament director/host school(s) should coordinate a meeting with district coaches to clarify the following items prior to the start of the tournament.
Public Schools:Sample of ED-1861 ADM form required from district office
Enrollment totals submitted to the state office this month will be used to determine which schools have had a change in enrollment of 20% or greater since the last time enrollment was reported in September 2016.
Riverdale scores 33-points in the first half and holds off Siegel 33-25.
The Warriors, behind junior running back Drew Smith, had a 33-6 lead at the half. Smith ran for 233-yards on 26-carries and scored three touchdowns.
Two hungry football teams will suit up for the first region game of the season when Riverdale travels to Siegel Friday night.
Both are winless in their first two games, but Stars coach Michael Copley (COPE-lee) says even this early, region games are very important:
Maryville edges Oakland 24-21.
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The state's top two ranked Class 6A football teams. In a rematch of last year's state semifinals playoff game, Oakland returns to Maryville.
Patriots coach Kevin Creasy says these big games in the regular season make you playoff ready:
