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Here is the schedule. Tuesday, Dec. 28 10 a.m. - Liberty vs. South Fulton 1 p.m. - Madison vs. Fulton City, KY 4 p.m. - Gleason vs. Dyer Co. 7 p.m. - Westview vs. Hickman Co., KY Wednesday, Dec. 29 10 a.m. - Liberty/South Fulton loser vs. Madison/Fulton City loser 1 p.m. - Gleason/Dyer Co. loser vs. Westview/Hickman Co. loser 4 p.m. - Liberty/South Fulton winner vs. Madison/Fulton City winner 7 p.m. - Gleason/Dyer Co. winner vs. Westview/Hickman Co. winner Thursday, Dec. 30 10 a.m. - 7th Place 1 p.m. - 5th Place 4 p.m. - 3rd Place 7 p.m. - Championship Catch all the games on Mix 101.3, WCMT-FM.

From the Jackson Sun: Kane Young, a Humboldt High School rising senior football player, died Thursday after being pulled from a swimming pool Wednesday night. His death appears to be an accidental drowning, said Humboldt police Assistant Chief Bill Baker. Young was initially taken to Humboldt General Hospital and then to the Regional Medical Center in Memphis, where he died. Young, a lineman, was the "heart and soul" of the Vikings football team, coach Dan Bland said. "It's devastating to everybody," Bland said. "I think he was going to be the best lineman in Tennessee." Young was a member of Murphy Fair's preseason Class 2A All-State team and set school weightlifting records in spring practice. "He really worked hard," Bland said. "He was an outstanding youngster." The death comes less than two weeks before the start of the school year and just a few days before the start of official football practices. "He was going to be fantastic," Bland said. "He was really looking forward to it." -- Prayers for Kane's family and friends, the Viking football team, and the Humboldt High School community.

CoachT and crew, Just wanted to say THANKS for the outstanding job you guys do for high school sports in Tennessee. The last few days of downtime were difficult for lots of folks (myself included), but that is a compliment to you for providing a resource that is our first - and many times, only - stop for information on the teams we love and love to hate. Now the boards are back and better than ever! It was definitely worth the wait. So thanks again for this site - the boards, schedules, photos, standings, all of it. You guys make it fun to be a fan. RowdyRaider CoachT'er since 2002

Here is the bracket: http://tssaa.org/2009Champions/StateSof ... /State.htm

Here is the bracket: http://tssaa.org/2009Champions/StateSof ... /State.htm

Here is the bracket: http://tssaa.org/2009Champions/StateSof ... /State.htm

Just 73 days until fall practice begins! Here is the outlook for last year's top two teams. Look forward to hearing about the other seven, and another fun year of football. Milan (14-1, D13AA Champions, lost to Alcoa in 3A championship) Key players: Sr RB/DB Trey Milan (191 yds rushing; 50 tackles, 2 INT); Sr RB/DB Rodney Nance (189 yds rushing, 2 TD; 60 tackles, 3 INT); Sr OL/DL Quan Crudup (44 tackles, 2 sacks); Sr TE/DT Christian Coleman (37 tackles, 1 sack); Sr QB/DB Zach Denton (33 tackles, 1 INT); Jr RB/LB VaShawn Graves (49 tackles, 1 INT) While Milan always seems to reload rather than rebuild, the Bulldogs must replace their starting quarterback (Ryan), leading rusher (Gilbert), leading receiver (Moore), leading tackler (Williamson) and kicker/punter (Moody). -- Crockett Co. (11-2, D13AA runner-up, lost to Liberty in 4A quarterfinal) Key players: Sr RB/LB Austin Taylor (763 yds rushing, 20 TD; 104 tackles, 1 sack, 1 INT); Sr RB/DB Kyle Nance (658 yds rushing, 5 TD); Sr TE/LB Jesse Stroud (65 tackles, 1 INT); Sr RB/DL Dustin Taylor (56 tackles, 2 sacks, 1 INT); Jr RB/DB Jonathan Jurnett (348 yds rushing, 5 TD) Crockett Co. loses their starting quarterback (Speaker), leading rusher/receiver (Bass) and kicker (Dimas). But Nance, Stroud and the Taylors lead the way for 28 returning lettermen.

Lee Atkins was named the new head football coach at Gibson Co. yesterday. Atkins has spent the last two years as head coach at Franklin Co., and has served as an assistant at East Ridge, Spring Hill and Brentwood. Story via Mike Hutchins at the Union City Messenger: http://nwtntoday.com/news.php?viewStory=39731

Know only two through this weekend. Dyersburg - 10-5-1 overall, 2-0 district Milan - 10-3-1 overall, 2-0 district

District games this week: Monday - Obion Central @ Dyersburg, Ripley @ Covington, Westview @ Milan, Haywood @ Crockett Co. Tuesday - Dyersburg @ Obion Central, Covington @ Ripley, Milan @ Westview, Crockett Co. @ Haywood Thursday - Dyersburg @ Crockett Co. Friday - Dyersburg @ Ripley, Obion Central @ Covington Saturday - Obion Central vs. Haywood (Tomcat Classic)

Covington and Westview look to be the teams to beat. Watched both play at state last year and would not be surprised to see them there again. Pretty sure that Covington returns six starters from last year's 3rd place team in Class AA. That includes their top two pitchers (Cousar and Glenn), as well as All-State shortstop C.J. Browder. Westview has, as you said, probably its most complete lineup in the past several years.

Melrose 75, White Station 70 White Station - 16 17 17 20 -- 70 Melrose - 16 19 20 20 -- 75 Melrose - Jones 35, Thomas 19, Hollimon 7, Wilkerson 5, Hampton 4, McAfee 4, Parks 1 White Station - Jackson 22, Burton 12, Green 11, Tucker 8, Williams 4, Hollins 4, Johnson 4, Bowman 3, Miles 2 Team Stats: Rebounding - WS 43, M 30 Field Goals - WS 25-64, M 19-42 3-pointers - WS 9-21, M 5-15 Free throws - WS 11-20, M 32-46 Turnovers - WS 16, M 13 Joe Jackson wins the Class AAA Mr. Basketball award.

Bolivar (31-4) and Liberty (29-8) meet tomorrow afternoon in the Class AA State Championship. It is an all-District 14AA battle for the Gold Ball. The Tigers and Crusaders have played four times this season. Feb. 3 - Liberty 60, Bolivar 53 @ Liberty Feb. 12 - Bolivar 69, Liberty 60 @ Bolivar Feb. 23 - Bolivar 61, Liberty 55 (OT) @ Lexington (14AA championship) Mar. 4 - Bolivar 61, Liberty 58 (OT) @ Lexington (7AA championship) Bolivar won the AA state title in 2004 and 2005. Liberty won the AA state title in 2006 and 2007.

Final stats: Liberty - 17 6 11 11 -- 45 Maplewood - 8 8 13 8 -- 37 Liberty - Johnson 18, Barnette 12, Williams 8, Cain 3, Anthony 2, Blaylock 2 Maplewood - Wade 23, Lee 8, Buchanan 2, Queary 2, Stone 1, Clack 1 Rebounding - L 31, M 26 Field goals - L 13-37, M 14-38 3-pointers - L 5-17, M 1-8 Free throws - L 14-20, M 8-14 Turnovers - L 11, M 14 P&G, no problem! You're welcome.

FINAL - Liberty 45, Maplewood 37