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And he plays in upper E TN. That young man is quick....if is plays in Knoxville, Chattanooga, Nashville or Memphis we say....sooooo?

Greene Devils just lost a key player...does it matter????

It is time to make the split. The numbers speak for themselves....no publics have won a semifinal or final in how many years??? There is a clear advantage to the privates being they can pick and choose....the publics, especially in soccer, they get who they have. How many privates are located in rural TN? Most are in larger cities with population density which yields better facilities, coaches and training opportunities. I forgot, the other key...the student athlete, that number is significantly higher in which to build a student body as well. I applaud the Baylor's, GPS's etc..of the world that own the situation and compete on a level playing field. It is interesting in girl's soccer that there may be 1-2 publics in the tournament, and in the boys, there are more. However, when was the last time a public has won the boys championship?

VIKINGS! Still hard to believe that the MIGHTY VIKINGS are playing in Greenfield, Dresden, McKenzie etc... been a long time but we did beat Mighty MARYVILLE for a GOLD BALL! Go VIKINGS!

I really hope that SG gets to play in a lower classification....yes they will win a few more games. What I thought was intertesting was that neither team wanted to be there...can't blame them, the parents were dreading it...can't blame them and yet people are still mad that GHS JV players scored. I do give props to the SGHS BAND and Cheeleaders...they played and cheered regardless. NICE JOB! The funny thing is....SGHS is still competitive in all other sports....just not football.

You are right...EHS is not Alcoa...you will not play the Greene Devils! At least Alcoa will! Reall shame that a 100 years of football ended.

Alright folks...great game and a good rivalry is good for your program. A new school beats a traditional "power" like Milan...it is good for the players and the communities. Especially since the schools are so close and a lot of the player's parents are from old rivals Humboldt and Trenton. No one likes to lose....but, a good gate helps support the other sports and creates a lot of interest. Wish we had more of these in E. TN! good Luck to BOTH teams and wish I could be there for game #2...rematch...play-offs! That is what HS football and small town football is about!

I am so appalled that ND called LV to play. I am surprised that ND knew where Tiftonia was. The last good team ND had was in 1976...I think....Does ND play the Jackets in Baseball...Basketball...LV does not play soccer.... Go Jackets....

Good Night....wg SHOULD win on just pure student body numbers. The fact that WG fans are excited about beating little 'Ol NGHS is really interesting and thought provoking. Hey WG...go pick on someone your own size...oh yeah,,,,you probably do not win.] GO HUSKIES...

Really...ND vs. Tiftonia High....Really, ND acts like it does not ask players to come play...it does...Football, Soccer granted basketball is not an issue...Little ol' LV, gets what it gets because everyone thinks it should be one county over and not in Hamilton Co. So please, BB and ND man up and play D II where you belong. I am stunned you would even consider this game...that would require you to travel to ...gasp....TIFTONIA...No! Don't act like you are not scouting middle school football and walking the soccer fields to ask parents..."have you made your decision yet?" If you are going to "solicite" and "suggest" a school, play or compete where it is fair, there are PLENTY of private schools to compete with before you build your ego on LV. Those are great people in that VALLEY and you might learn a lesson or two from them. GO JACKETS!

Alright....I could not stand it....Alcoa great program, great tradition and maintains their position in the same classification for years. Greeneville...played in the wrong classification for years to avoid basically the BRAC and when they finally play in the correct division, everyone is raising (**& for beating really bad teams in north east TN. Then there is the whole, gee...South, Betsy and Jeff Co. dropped Greeneville because of the TSSAA and their bizarre thought process for seeding but not considering strength of schedule. At the end of the day, we have a talented Alcoa team vs. a talented and in many ways young Greeneville team. Could be a great game and I hope for all fans that it is. With a program like Alcoa and a program like Greeneville, classification is not the issue. It is great for high school football in a state where there are way too many panzies vs. teams willing to step up and test themselves. Regardless of the score, it was a great atmosphere at Greeneville last year and I expect there will be one Friday night in Alcoa. This is great football. Signal Mtn....stop jumping in when you are "neavou" football just like your social standing in Chattanooga. High School Football comes and goes in communities...granted Maryville, Alcoa, Milan seem to have sustained longer than anyone....but at the end of the day, these are HIGH SCHOOL players, representing their COMMUNITIES and it is a great sport. Enjoy the moment before it is tainted by illegal recruiting...i.e. Signal Mtn, and Private Schools trying to act like they are innocent in the rules of recruiting...Did you guys know that Greeneville won the only state championship in 4a Football and ALL, repeat ALL other championships were won by private schools...ALCOA...CAK is there and primed to block your run to the gold ball..Friday should be a fun and exciting night for both communities...If Alcoa wins...it is 1-1...if GHS wins it is 2-0...either way, 2 programs that work hard and make high school football the greatest game! Enjoy it and be proud of the young men in these programs that have committed to working hard and giving it their all!

Science Hill is he real deal....ask Mt. Juliet, who they just beat tonight. To be so young, they do not play like it. There is no one in the east that can play with them....Should be some great basketball in Murphy Center in March!

Science Hill Upsets Greeneville...too much speed...

MILAN is ALWAYS GOOD! Bulldogs will come out with a bark...and bite!

Coach Spradlin not has special teams...he has depth...good depth.