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Pioneers downed in Cookeville
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The Pioneer defense made some punishing hits, including this tackle by Joel Ramirez that drove the Cavalier tailback backward. Warren County recovered three fumbles and recorded a sack.
On homecoming night in Cookeville, the Pioneers made sure the Cavaliers didn’t look too pretty.Warren County forced three fumbles, put a running back over 100 yards, and delivered a fierce sack in what was a physical matchup.In the end, Cookeville had too much horsepower in pulling away from Warren County for a 42-3 victory.“Our boys fought hard,” said Warren County coach Tom Moore, whose team drops to 1-2.Speedy tailback Eric Haywood was an offensive highlight reel for the Pioneers. Haywood ripped off a 55-yard run on his way to 112 yards on the ground. He also landed a jarring hit while playing defense.“Eric has been a big-play guy in each of our three games and he was good again tonight against the best defense we’ve faced so far,” said Moore.Down 28-3 at the half, Warren County decided it was time for some airmail in the second half.