Hendersonville, TN -- The Collierville High School football team continued their impressive start to the 2024 season with a hard-fought 12-10 victory on the road against Beech High School in Hendersonville, Tennessee, Friday night.
The game kicked off with early momentum for the Dragons, as kicker Grayson Lytton nailed a 29-yard field goal to put Collierville on the board. Beech quickly answered with a 28-yard field goal of their own, leveling the score at 3-3.
As the first half drew to a close, Collierville regained the lead thanks to a quarterback keeper from Grant Troutman, who powered through the Beech defense to score from the five-yard line. The Dragons’ advantage grew when Lytton added a critical 46-yard field goal in the third quarter, making it 12-3 and setting up a tense final period.
Beech High School made a strong push in the fourth quarter, closing the gap with a rushing touchdown that made the score 12-10 with exactly one minute to play. However, Collierville secured their final offensive possession to earn the win.
Quarterback Grant Troutman showcased his skills by completing 16 of 26 passes for 165 yards. Emmanuel Palmer emerged as the top receiver for the Dragons, catching six passes for 55 yards.
Looking ahead, Collierville will face a significant challenge next Friday when they host the Bartlett Panthers at Dragon Stadium within the Landers SportsPlex. With their undefeated record on the line, the Dragons will be eager to maintain their perfect start to the season.
Don’t miss out on the action as the Dragons look to continue their winning streak!
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