Since a 45-10 loss to Blackman during Week 4, something has lit a fire under the Smyrna High football team’s defense.
The Bulldogs have allowed 13 points or less in each of their last four games, including Friday’s 24-7 win over rival Stewarts Creek to win the Mayor’s Trophy.
“We had to pull together and regain our focus,” said Smyrna senior linebacker Josh Bailey, who had a long interception return and also a touchdown reception in Friday’s win.
During a two-game stretch (losses against CPA and Blackman) the Bulldogs allowed a combined 93 points.
Since that time Smyrna (5-3, 3-1 in Region 5-6A) has allowed just 39 points combined in four games, including a season-low 13 points to an explosive Cane Ridge squad.