Photos: Independence at Smyrna, Class 6A state playoffs

Independence’s defensive tackle football coach Gary Tucker celebrates with Beau Myers (73) after Independence pulled ahead of Smyrna in the 4th quarter of the first round of play-off game against Smyrna, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna, with minutes left in the game.

Independence’s Troy Henderson (21) runs the ball in for the game winning touchdown as Smyrna’s Austin Noble (4) tries to stop him during the first round of the play-off games against Smyrna, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna

Smyrna's Dallas Walker (6) sacks IndependenceÕs quarterback Nathan Cisco (14) during the first round of the play-off game against Independence, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna.

Smyrna Tevin Shipp (33) reacts to losing to Independence 13-14 in the first round of play-offs, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna.

Independence's Hunter Sullivan (58) and Kendrell Scurry (23) run onto the field as they beat Smyrna 14-13 in the first round of play-offs, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna.

Independence’s Troy Henderson (21) runs the ball as Smyrna’s Harris Lennon (23) moves in for a tackle during the first round of the play-off game against Smyrna, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna

Smyrna’s Blake Watkins (21) runs the ball as Independence’s Blake Bixby (54) moves in for a tackle during the first round of the play-off game against Independence, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna.

SmyrnaÕs Tevin Shipp (33) runs the ball during the first round of the play-off game against Independence, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna

Smyrna senior Trae Brimm(13) reacts to losing to Independence 13-14 in the first round of play-offs, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna.

SmyrnaÕs Blake Watkins (21) runs the ball as IndependenceÕs Tommy Gomez (4) moves in for a tackle during the first round of the play-off game against Independence, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna.

SmyrnaÕs (6) sacks IndependenceÕs quarterback Nathan Cisco (14) during the first round of the play-off game against Independence, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna.

IndependenceÕs Kendrell Scurry (23) makes a catch in the end zone for a touchdown as SmyrnaÕs Blake Watkins (21) moves in for a tackle during the first round of the play-off game against Smyrna, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna

SmyrnaÕs Trae Brimm (13) runs the ball during the first round of the play-off game against Independence, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna

SmyrnaÕs Trae Brimm (13) celebrates his touchdown with Jordan Garvin (77) during the first round of the play-off game against Independence, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna

SmyrnaÕs Gaven Howell (26) and RJ Johnson (28) sack IndependenceÕs quarterback than Cisco (14) during the first round of the play-off game against Independence, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna.

SmyrnaÕs head football coach Matt Williams watches the first round of play-off game after they fall behind Independence in the final minutes of the game, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna.

SmyrnaÕs Joseph Wooddard(15) runs the ball as IndependenceÕs Tommy Gomez (4) and Jevon Robertson (3) move in for a tackle during the first round of the play-off game against Independence, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna.

SmyrnaÕs quarterback Alex Bannister (9) passes the ball during the first round of play-off against Independence, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna.

IndependenceÕs head football coach Scott Blade instructs his players from the sidelines during the first round of play-off game against Smyrna, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna.

SmyrnaÕs Blake Watkins (21) runs the ball during the first round of the play-off game against Independence, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna.

SmyrnaÕs head football coach Matt Williams watches the first round of play-off game against Independence, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna

SmyrnaÕs quarterback Alex Bannister (9) looks for a player to pass the ball to during the first round of play-off against Independence, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna

SmyrnaÕs quarterback Alex Bannister (9) runs the ball during the first round of play-off against Independence, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna.

Smyrna's Dallas Walker (6) sacks IndependenceÕs quarterback Nathan Cisco (14) during the first round of the play-off game against Independence, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna.

IndependenceÕs TJ Sheffield (2) runs the ball during the first round of the play-off game against Smyrna, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna.

SmyrnaÕs Blake Watkins (21) runs the ball as IndependenceÕs Tommy Gomez (4) moves in for a tackle during the first round of the play-off game against Independence, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna.

SmyrnaÕs Blake Watkins (21) runs the ball up the middle during the first round of the play-off game against Independence, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna.

Smyrna Mercy Beebe quarterback club member ties up Smyrna towels that will be tossed by cheerleaders during the first round of the play-off game against Independence, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna.

Smyrna cheerleaders Ishanty Kane, left and Trista Parton, right hang up signs to get ready for the first round of the play-off game against Independence, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna.

Smyrna football player Marlon Alexander (51) hits the door rail for luck before heading to the field for the first round of the play-off game against Independence, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna

Smyrna fans get ready for the first round of the play-off game against Independence, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna

Smyrna senior Ella Clark gets Matthew Carey's #4 painted on her face before the first round of the play-off game against Independence, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna

Smyrna cheerleaders Ishanty Kane, sophomore, top, hugs friend Kailen Hartfield, freshman as the fans get ready for the first round of the play-off game against Independence, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna

Independence Strength Coach Roy Mangrum stretches an Independence player before they get ready for the first round of the play-off game against Smyrna, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna

Independence'sJevon Robertson (3) waits as Strength Coach Roy Mangrum wraps up Independence player Aaron Reynolds (25) before they get ready for the first round of the play-off game against Smyrna, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna

Independence fans get ready for the first round of the play-off game against Smyrna, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna.

Smyrna fans cheer on their team during the first round of the play-off game against Independence, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna.

Independence's quarterback Nathan Cisco (14) passes the ball during the first round of the play-off game against Smyrna, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna.

IndependenceÕs Troy Henderson (21) runs the ball as SmyrnaÕs Dyvonte McCormick (3) moves in for a tackle during the first round of the play-off game against Smyrna, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna.

IndependenceÕs TJ Sheffield (2) runs the ball as SmyrnaÕs Tevin Shipp (33) dives for a tackle during the first round of the play-off game against Smyrna, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna.

SmyrnaÕs Tevin Shipp (33) runs the ball during the first round of the play-off game against Independence, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna.

SmyrnaÕs quarterback Alex Bannister (9) passes the ball to Trae Brimm (13) during the first round of play-offs against Independence, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna.

SmyrnaÕs Trae Brimm (13) holds the ball out as he crosses into the end zone for a touchdown as IndependenceÕs Jevon Robertson (3) comes up from behind him during the first round of the play-off game against Independence, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna

IndependenceÕs Jake Huner (8) runs the ball as SmyrnaÕs Cameron Miller (25) moves in for a tackle during the first round of the play-off games against Smyrna, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna

SmyrnaÕs Trae Brimm (13) runs the ball during the first round of the play-off game against Independence, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna.

SmyrnaÕs Jose Baeza (12) kicks a field goal during the first round of the play-off games against Independence, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna, as Alex Bannister (9) holds the ball.

Independence fans cheer on their team during the first round of the play-off game against Smyrna, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna

Independence's quarterback Nathan Cisco (14) passes the ball as Smyrna's Austin Guidry (24) puts on pressure during the first round of the play-off games against Smyrna, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna

SmyrnaÕs Blake Watkins (21) runs the ball as IndependenceÕs Tommy Gomez (4) moves in for a tackle during the first round of the play-off game against Independence, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna.

The Smyrna band plays in the stand during Smyrna's first round of the play-off game against Independence, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna.

SmyrnaÕs quarterback Alex Bannister (9) looks for an open player as faking a handoff to Blake Watkins (21) during the first round of play-off against Independence, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna.

SmyrnaÕs Dyvonte McCormick (3) runs the ball during the first round of the play-off game against Independence, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna.

SmyrnaÕs Blake Watkins (21) runs the ball as IndependenceÕs Blake Bixby (54) moves in for a tackle during the first round of the play-off game against Independence, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna.

Smyrna seniors Alex Garvin (56), Kyle Lanphere (65) and Evan Davis (73) react after losing to Independence 13-14 in the first round of play-offs, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna.

Independence senior Jace Roberts (33) congratulates teammates after they beat Smyrna 14-13 in the first round of play-offs, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna.

Independence fans get ready for the first round of the play-off game against Smyrna, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna.

Independence's quarterback Nathan Cisco (14) looks to pass the ball during the first round of the play-off game against Smyrna, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna.

IndependenceÕs Troy Henderson (21) runs the ball as SmyrnaÕs Harris Lennon (23) moves in for a tackle during the first round of the play-off game against Smyrna, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna.

IndependenceÕs Kendrell Scurry (23) makes a catch in the end zone for a touchdown as SmyrnaÕs Blake Watkins (21) moves in for a tackle during the first round of the play-off game against Smyrna, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna.

SmyrnaÕs quarterback Alex Bannister (9) passes the ball during the first round of play-offs against Independence, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna.

SmyrnaÕs Jose Baeza (12) kicks an extra point during the first round of the play-off games against Independence, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna, as Alex Bannister (9) holds the ball.

SmyrnaÕs head football coach Matt Williams watches the first round of play-off games against Independence, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna.

SmyrnaÕs Blake Watkins (21) runs the ball during the first round of the play-off game against Independence, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna.

SmyrnaÕs Josh Bailey (52) stops an Independence player during the first round of the play-off game against Independence, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna

SmyrnaÕs quarterback Alex Bannister (9) fakes a handoff to Blake Watkins (21) during the first round of play-off against Independence, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna.

SmyrnaÕs Dyvonte McCormick (3) runs the ball during the first round of the play-off game against Independence, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna.

SmyrnaÕs Blake Watkins (21) runs the ball as IndependenceÕs Blake Bixby (54) moves in for a tackle during the first round of the play-off game against Independence, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna.

Smyrna Tevin Shipp (33) hugs Independence's Blake Bixby (54) after losing to Independence 13-14 in the first round of play-offs, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Smyrna.