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If Groves is still running the ball that is highly likely. Long season though.

Combined 16 points in 2 years. The freshmen and sophomores Marion won those last 2 meetings with will be juniors and seniors. Forrest has some good kids don't get me wrong. Just hard for me to see them coming to Jasper and beating Marion with what's returning and what is being added this summer.

What game was that?

It's possible you come into Jasper with a better record than the Warriors. Marion has to go to Fayetteville and Sequatchie and have added a pretty good 5A team to this year's schedule. Rockets could be playing Fayetteville at the end of the season for the region title. (I hope you guys have a good clock operator for the ending)

Got another nice addition coming.

Not sure they're under the radar. Will Forrest be improved under a new coach? That remains to be seen. Learning a totally new offense will have some growing pains but fortunately the Rockets will play Marion and Fayetteville at the end of the season. By then they may have a better grasp of it. Do I think they can come into Jasper with what the Warriors have returning and potentially adding? Personally I don't think so. Stranger things have happened but that's still a tall task. I wish the Rockets luck next season but I'm hoping you're 2nd in the region. Hahaha

Warriors return 16 or 17 starters from last season. Lose a couple skill kids that will actually hurt more in the secondary than on offense. A few younger kids that will step into those roles on offense that may produce more speed but need some more experience. QB play will once again make or break their season. Kid that was #2 QB last year may push for the starting role if he has a good spring and summer. Very athletic and can score from anywhere on the field. Few rumors floating around about some area kids but that's usually the norm. Have a very good shot at the East but as long as Groves is running the ball at ER they're the favorite.

Anything is possible but losing Villazon, Grissom, Bell, etc.... will definitely hurt. I'd say Marion with Fayetteville and Forrest battling for 2nd.

Seeing as how they're in front of you they may be there supporting the boys. I've found that not as many Jasper fans hate the Pirates as people on here like to think. Just enjoy the title without worrying about Jasper fans. Congratulations to SP!!!!

Congratulations to the Indians. A lot of us old heads knew Groves would be hard to stop. Good luck the rest of the way. Safe travels back home.

He's good. Very good

You are correct. That's the year they beat Maryville in the semis.

Hang a banner

Lost to them in '08 too I believe 18-13. Marion vs Smith games have always been there. Be nice to have you guys down one year.

Sometimes you just need a shoulder to cry on. I mean it was 45-0 AT THE HALF. I wouldn't bring it up hoping people would forget about it.