Science Hill’s football team faces two challenges this week.
The Hilltoppers not only play Region 1-6A foe Jefferson County — with kickoff set for Friday at 7:30 p.m. — they also have to find a way to travel to Dandridge while mitigating the risk of COVID-19.
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