Alcoa may have quit last year after a little adversity, but I don't think that will happen this year. They could have thrown in the towel against Maryville after the score going into the half, but they didn't. They came out in the second half and played their hearts out, even though they came up short.
I am not saying they will win, but anything can happen. It is a much more mature Alcoa team this year than last, and they have their sights set high. Whatever the matchup, I expect it to be a hard fought game. I would expect no less than that in the playoffs.
But, and yes, I am a Tornado fan, Lets not get ahead of ourselves. We are taking the games one week at a time. Coach Reid is not letting this team overlook any team, regardless of their standing. But I can tell you this team will be prepared every week, because they are coached to be.
Good luck to all the teams the rest of the season.