Murfreesboro area TSSAA football playoffs second-round top performers as Cannon County, Corbin Garrett shines
Following are Murfreesboro area TSSAA football players who excelled during the second round of the state playoffs : Corbin Garrett, Cannon County: Was 16-of-18 passing for 273 yards and three touchdowns in a 34-20 win over Tellico Plains in the second round of the Class 2A state playoffs. Brett Herrington, Eagleville: Had a 70-yard kickoff return for a touchdown and added nine tackles in a 29-27 loss to Greenfield in the second round of the Class 1A state playoffs. Cayden Maloney, Eagleville: Had 13 carries for 89 yards and a touchdown and added a 29-yard TD reception. Ridley Sheppard, Eagleville: Had five receptions for 88 yards and a touchdown. Alie Bangura, MTCS: Had 21 carries for 88 yards and a touchdown in a 23-13 loss to Jackson Christian in the DII-A state quarterfinals. Elijah Carter, MTCS: Had eight tackles (three for loss) and a sack. Cooper Jones, MTCS: Had 13 tackles and a forced fumble. MORE: How motivated Riverdale squad rolled into TSSAA football Class 6A quarterfinals Landry Mason, MTCS: Had 12 tackles (three for loss). Marlo Nichols, MTCS: Passed for 150 yards and a TD and added 42 yards rushing. Jacob Vaughn, Oakland: Had 14 carries for 175 yards
