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1A: Greenback TDs sink Columbia Academy

GREENBACK, Tenn. — After a dismal first half of offense, Greenback struck for three straight second-half touchdowns and held off Columbia Academy 21-14 Friday night in a Class 1A semifinal game.

High school football.

High school football.

The Cherokees (12-2) will play for their second state title — their first coming 28 years ago — on Friday against Nashville Christian (13-1) in Cookeville.

It was only the second time in 14 games this season that Columbia Academy (12-2) had been held to less than 40 points.

Read the full story from our news partners at the Knoxville News Sentinel at knoxnews.com.

Friday night’s state semifinal scores

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