Even though the opposition celebrated homecoming Friday night, it felt just like another regular season football game as the Cannon County Lions traveled to Carthage to meet region opponent Smith County. The rainy weather showed it’s effects as officials moved homecoming ceremonies to the gym, while the teams warmed up on the football field. Smith County’s defense held the Lions offense to only 16 yards in the first half and 60 yards total in the game while the Owls traveled 211 yards on the ground and 73 yards in the air. Smith County took the win 56-0 in another mercy rule second half. Cannon will next see football action at home in Woodbury against Middle Tennessee Christian School . It will be Pink-Out Friday night at 7:00 as the schools will raise money to raise awareness of cancer.
