GREAT high school football game! Two well-coached teams battled it out in front 8,000+ fans, and you knew it would likely come down to a final drive late in the 4th quarter to determine the victor. As the game was carried regionally on FSS, I look forward to catching the replay on Monday night. WOW!
From an X's and O's standpoint, both squads were very evenly matched, with total yardage 364 to 363 in favor of the Brothers. Was very impressed with the speed of MUS' Baty and Baker, a exciting duo that have the potential to take it the distance every time they touch the ball. However, their kicking game let them down (2 missed FG's), which is so uncharacteristic of the Owls. On the Purple Wave side, Powell played another gritty game, overcoming some poor decisions early in the contest by showing great leadership and poise in the 2nd half. CBHS ran the ball extremely well with both backs (Eason and freshman Warren) topping the 100-yard mark. And how bout that defense that delivered in the red zone several times throughout the game, and set up the pivotal closing drive with an Austin Bennett interception late in the 4th quarter.
Kudos to both teams for their sportsmanship and a well-played ball game. Wouldn't it be great to see a rematch in early December for a Div-II AA state championship? Couldn't think of a better way to showcase what is arguably the best rivalry in the state of Tennessee. For those non-believers in Nashville and Chattanooga, tune in on Monday night and taste the energy, excellence, and passion for CBHS/MUS football. It doesn't get any better than that!