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Vandy3 is actually an assistant coach in West TN this year so Vandy1 is spending a lot of time on the road. He has been able to make a few DL games but has kept I-40 heated up.

The Firebirds have some star players for sure guys. Here are a few to keep an eye on: #11 (QB): Jawaun Wilson #6 & #27 (RB): DeAnthony Hall & Montrieze Lillard #2 & #23 (WR): Nick Hill & David Sanders #8 (TE): Michael Slifka #50 (OL): Levi Wilson #36 & #53 (DL): Darrell Fitzgerald & Andre Hyde #27, #26 & #28 (LB): Montrieze Lillard, Jamie Amos & Nicholas Dance #1 & #3 (DB): Richard Taylor & Jestin Williams This is a great list. Howdoitknow, being the guru that you are and we appreciate all of your knowledge, do you know how many of these players actually go to MLK and use the co-op program to play football at PC since MLK does not have a team? I know for a fact that both leading WR go to MLK in Sanders and Hill. Are there others? Is MLK the only school that feeds into PC for football?

Howdoitknow . . . What goes into the figuring of WC getting the automatic #1 with a win over Maplewood. All teams would be 2-1 in the Class 4A portion of the district. Moreover, if both WC and DL run the table in the district, each of them would match the one loss record overall with Maplewood. Is overall record the next tiebreaker. Just curious as there seems to be many scenarios with four weeks to go. Thanks for providing more info.

Does anyone have the schedule for this weekend's 17U Central Sub-state? I assume it is at Goodpasture as in the past and it should be another good one. Any info would be appreciated.

Father Ryan won 67-59 in overtime. The Irish led for most of the game including 50-42 with just over 3 minutes to play. MBA stormed back behind Spencer Wise including his basket to tie the game with 1.5 seconds remaining in regulation. Colbert had already fouled out for MBA and Tyler Paslick took a nasty spill less than 30 seconds into the third quarter. To his credit he tried to return but was in obvious pain. When Wise fouled out in the OT, MBA's offensive threats were limited and Father Ryan could key defensively on Mobley and Seitz. A super game and atmosphere. Congrats to MBA in a good season and good luck to the Irish at State.

Lipscomb at Ezell-Harding postponed until after the new year.

I am sure that Mobley, Paslick, Lassing and the rest of the current varsity appreciate you putting stock in MBA's future instead of what is the present. Seriously, expecting a freshman line-up to start this year? Don't get me wrong, sounds like a terrific group for Anglin and McMahon to look forward to, but remember they are still young. Congrats on a great season last year and best of luck this season but let's not write off the current team just yet. They are solid players both on and off the court.

Greenbrier (1-0) travels to David Lipscomb (0-0) for a Week One match-up. It is another game in the long-standing early season traditional battle between these two 3A schools. Bobcat fans and Mustang fans alike need to come early and join in on the Tailgate Celebration that begins at 5:00. Beat the traffic and secure your parking place early. BBQ, burgers, sides, dessert and drinks as well as a great bluegrass band to get things started. The tailgate will be just inside the stadium to the right on the baseball outfield. Come early, bring your lawnchairs and blankets and support your team! Adults $8 and children 11 and under are $4.

Not that it really matters at this point, but the varsity four quarters ended 14-13 in favor of WH and the JV play ended 12 -2 in favor of DL (no pats) with the safety coming on the first play. In the varsity match-up, DL's #1 kicker did not kick pats as they are looking at who all is behind Lehning. Hats off to both schools as it was an electric atmosphere for a pre-season scrimmage. Both staffs respect each other as a great hitting contest at this time of year only makes both teams better come the regular season. I expect to see both teams go deep into the playoffs this season.

Not Coach, but to answer your questions, the Rage went 0-3 in Pool Play as they were in a very tough bracket. They lost to Boo Williams VA Prep 72-39, LouWill the Elite 68-60 and then Diamond State Titans 64-60. The Rage defeated the NYC Jags in the opening round of the Iron Bracket tonight 40-35 and played a late game against Gulf Coast Stars in the Round of 16.

Congratulations to the Rage. A great team of great players on and off the playing floor. Are the sophomores that joined them this year seeing any playing time? The Rage has really beefed up its schedule this season and having tremendous success. Keep up the great work in representing Franklin and Middle TN.

Driven is right. Also heard that the Tigers 16s won the Eastern tournament with the East TN Magic finishing 2nd. Tennessee Trailblazers beat the Chattanooga Warriors for third and could get a state berth due to there only being three substate sites this year. It all comes down to the numbers. I also heard that the Ballerz West beat the Future Stars in Central. Is that right? What about third place there? Any news as they could get a third team in too. While on the subject, any word out of Memphis' 16 substate earlier this month?

Coach T scoreboard shows CPA beating PC 31-27. Is that right? Wouldn't you consider that an upset especially with the game at PC? David Lipscomb came from behind to beat CPA before Christmas in the 4th quarter but I am surprised that the bigger inside game for PC couldn't defeat the smaller Lady Lions. CPA has a great motivator and interim coach in their AD Mike Ellson this season so he must have pulled off another basketball feat with a smaller team. Just lilke he did in the 80's and 90's with his boys teams. He takes no credit . . . Soli Deo Gloria.

If you transfer within the same county and the student athlete is 9th grade or beyond and you want to play immediately, you must apply for a hardship case with the TSSAA and have it approved. Hardship cases can be based on different aspects and for multiple reasons. Some are legit and some are definitely fabricated and slanted for the betterment of the new school.

First day results: Independence 64 Haywood 50 Union City 67 Mt. Juliet 62 Sycamore 61 Riverdale 54 Livingston Acad. 70 Brentwood Acad. 67 (Clint West hits a 3 with just over 2 seconds remaining) Friday's semifinal and consolation round schedule: 4:00 - Brentwood Academy vs. Haywood 5:30 - Riverdale vs. Mt. Juliet 7:00 - Sycamore vs. Union City 8:30 - Livingston Academy vs. Independence All games at Lipscomb University's Allen Arena.