Offensive Player of the Week: Jackson Pirkle continues to rise to the occasion for Cherokee Bluff - Gainesville Times

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Offensive Player of the Week: Jackson Pirkle continues to rise to the occasion for Cherokee Bluff

Cherokee Bluff's Jackson Pirkle (11) runs to daylight behind a block from Brett Pierce (43) during the Bears' game against Apalachee on Aug. 22, 2025 in Flowery Branch. Photo by Johanita Smith For the Times

C. Bluff-Apalachee 4.jpeg — Cherokee Bluff's Jackson Pirkle (11) runs to daylight behind a block from Brett Pierce (43) during the Bears' game against Apalachee on Aug. 22, 2025 in Flowery Branch. Photo by Johanita Smith For the Times

The 5-foot-8, 180-pound junior ran for a career high 252 yards on 29 carries, including touchdown runs of 62 and 50 yards, to help the Class 3A No. 9 Bears hold off Banks County 24-21 last Friday in Homer.

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