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Anybody got a score on the game

It is hard to believe there are only two players in A/AA in the Mid-state that are All State

I don't believe the law passed allowing homeschool children to participate in sports for their local school. If passed the law would allow kids to play for ther local school not make them play for their local school. The Middle Tennessee Fire and other homeschool teams could still have their team. Having been part of the Fire, I am biased, but it is a shame there is not a way for the Fire to participate in the post season.

The Fire is not in a District and is not allowed to play in any District, Regional, or State Tournament.

They played this Thursday at 7pm Anyone have a score and details?

Anyone have a Final and details?

The game is this Friday at 7:30 EST in Farragut. The Fire would have to play a great game to make it close or win.

This kid is good. Wish Carter would make it to state so more people could see him

The score was actually Middle Tennesse Fire 3 Independence 2

Any thoughts on the Tournament of Champions in Nashville? Who's the favorite, Etc.?

John Paul 5 BGA 1 Interesting outcome?

The Tullahoma vs Middle TN Fire game had to be cancelled. I think Tullahoma had to use the date to make-up district rain outs.

Do you have any details on the CPA-MLK game

One issue with the Fire is they have no end of the year tournament to play for a championship. How hard is it to stay motivated all season when your games don't move you toward a destination. Since Tennessee plays boys soccer in the spring and most of the country plays boys high school soccer in the fall. The Fire does not have an end of the season championship to play for even in homeschool circles. I know it would be a headache but why not let them play in Division II? That way the public schools wouldn't be affected. My intent is not to offend but to let people look at things from a different perspective. (The Players)

Middle Tennessee Fire 1 Martin Luther King 0

I think the important thing in all of this is to remember the players. I think if a player goes to school or is homeschooled he should have the same opportunity to participate in sports. The homeschool teams should also be able to participate in district, region and state tournaments. Put them in Divsion II. The point is to think about the players. Very few players take it to the next level but we treat high school sports like it is the minor leagues. Sports and playoffs should be something in which all players have a chance to participate if they have the ability. It shouldn't matter if they homeschool or go to traditional school.

Centennial 1 Middle Tennesse Fire 1 Ryan Bristol is back for Centennial. He made some great saves.

If it was anyone in Knoxville it would make sense that it would be Knoxville Catholic. I don't know how the Catholic school system is set up but both JPII and Father Ryan are in D 2.

The boys T.A.C.A. Allstar game is today Saturday @ 3:00 at Trevecca Girls @ 1:00. This may have already been discussed but does anyone know where these players are going to play college ball? BOYS ROSTER (EAST TEAM) Ross Albright, White House ??“ Heritage Ryan Click, Maryville Chase Dunn, Livingston Academy James Gallman, Fulton (Knoxville) Blake Jenkins, Bearden (Knoxville) Skylar McBee, Grainger (Rutledge) Stewart Mitchell, White Co. (Sparta) Josh Odom, Science Hill (Johnson City) Nathan Parker, Bearden (Knoxville) Jay Reynolds, Maryville Patrick Shaughnessy, Grace Baptist Academy (Chattanooga) Demonte Simpson, Bearden (Knoxville) BOYS ROSTER (WEST TEAM) Drew Barham, Christian Brothers (Memphis) Antone Christian, M. L. King (Nashville) Tevin Crayton, Humboldt Des Crisp, Bolivar Central Brandon Hunter, Gallatin Drew Kelly, Centennial (Franklin) Wes Long, Summertown Hunter Miller, Christ Presbyterian Academy (Nashville) Chris Reaves, Bolivar Central Kyle Teichmann, Brentwood Johnny Williams, Briarcrest (Eads)

Middle Tennessee Fire 6 Christ Pres. Acad. 2

Evan Hare (Middle Tennessee Fire) Union

Ryan Bristol @ Centennial High School. Probably the best goalie in the state.

I heard back from a very reputable ref today and he told me that refs are going to enforce the rules on shingaurds this year. Like most things some refs will be very strict and some will not. He told me that the shingaurds have to start 3 fingers up from the foot and end 3 fingers down from the knee. I asked him about a player that I measured for shingaurds and according to the rules the players shingaurds would be 12 inch long. The ref told me thats what he needs to wear. Any other refs out there have a comment? Any coaches hearing these same things?

The Overton Preseason Challenge was rained out last Sat and will be played this Sat March 7. Can anyone give me a breakdown on the teams involved? Christ Pres. Acad Fire Hillsboro Hillwood Mont. Cent. Overton

I heard last year that this year the shingaurds have to be 2 inches above the foot and two inches below the knee. This would make one kid I know need 12 inch shingaurds. Anyone heard anything like this?