From the Chattanooga newspaper
In 10 games against Class 1A competition this year, South Pittsburg has given up 34 total points, outscoring those foes by an average of 52-3 with six shutouts. Since the playoffs began, the Pirates have allowed a total of 62 rushing yards on 68 attempts.
Once teams get tired of running into a brick wall and try to turn to the passing game, the Pirates have 46 sacks as a team and have intercepted 11 passes.
Even more eye-catching, the Pirates have allowed an average of just 2.3 yards per play (1.06 per rush) and have more negative yardage (521) than total rushing yards allowed (379).
“It’s hard to block them if you can’t touch them,” said defensive coordinator Stephen Britton, who began his coaching career as part of the staff at perennial 6A power Murfreesboro Oakland. “I love having speed and aggression on the field for defense, and our guys love contact. You don’t have to ask them to be aggressive, it’s in them naturally.”