Cyclones cruise past Grainger

September 21, 2019

The Elizabethton football continued their hot start on Friday night.

The Cyclones cruised to a 37-0 Region 1-4A win over Grainger County at Citizens Bank Stadium. EHS improves to 4-0 overall and 2-0 in Region 1-4A play.

Elizabethton jumped out early.

Cade Maupin capped off an impressive opening drive for Elizabethton with a five-yard run. The Jaxton Holly extra point gave the Cyclones a 7-0 lead early in the game. The teams traded possessions as EHS maintained the advantage going to the second quarter.

In the second quarter, Bryson Rollins hit Parker Hughes for a 10-yard touchdown to extend the Elizabethton advantage. The Cyclone defense, who limited Grainger to just 19 offensive yards in the first half came up big on the next drive with a three-and-out and then recorded a safety after the snap went over the punter’s head.

The Cyclones made quick work after the free kick as Rollins found Hughes for a 42-yard touchdown. After another quick Grainger drive, Rollins and Hughes connected for the third time with a five-yard touchdown to give EHS a 30-0 lead at the half.

Rollins capped off the scoring in the third quarter with a 12-yard run.

The sophomore Rollins finished 14-of-18 passing for 202 yards and added 48 yards rushing. Hughes had three touchdowns on five catches with 76 yards.