South Pittsburg vs Whitwell (Grider against this Boldin man)

[Redheadstepkid]

Just now, sportman said:

BTW that was my cousin that sang the National Anthem tonight. So proud of her.

She’s my daughters good friend. She makes me cry every time she sings it! Love her!!

[CaptainJackRackam]

Just now, sportman said:

BTW that was my cousin that sang the National Anthem tonight. So proud of her.

She did an outstanding job!

[StewieG73]

1 minute ago, sportman said:

BTW that was my cousin that sang the National Anthem tonight. So proud of her.

She always does a great job!!

[Spartan4Life]

9 minutes ago, CaptainJackRackam said:

The TD called back after it was called a TD confused me!! Illegal formation is what I was told was called! That’s a dead ball foul so why didn’t the whistle blow to stop play instead of after signaling a TD then throw a flag?

 Regardless, both teams fought hard! SP lost Whitwell won! Another great Valley Football game for the record books!

I was standing right next to the ref...he threw it as soon as he ball was snapped. I’m not sure why he didn’t blow he whistle immediately but it was thrown immediately almost right next to me.  

[WingoVFL]

12 minutes ago, CaptainJackRackam said:

The TD called back after it was called a TD confused me!! Illegal formation is what I was told was called! That’s a dead ball foul so why didn’t the whistle blow to stop play instead of after signaling a TD then throw a flag?

 Regardless, both teams fought hard! SP lost Whitwell won! Another great Valley Football game for the record books!

I’m telling they should start the refs on pee wee, This is big boy ball you got to let them play man 

[CaptainJackRackam]

2 minutes ago, Spartan4Life said:

I was standing right next to the ref...he threw it as soon as he ball was snapped. I’m not sure why he didn’t blow he whistle immediately but it was thrown immediately almost right next to me.  

Ok, from my seat I didn’t see the flag till after! Guess he missed the training for the whistle!

[CaptainJackRackam]

1 minute ago, WingoVFL said:

I’m telling they should start the refs on pee wee, This is big boy ball you got to let them play man 

Exactly....but like I said, both teams played hard! Refs are refs and complaining about them would take away from both teams efforts! Win some, lose some! 

Again, congratulations to Whitwell! 

[The Drunken Sailor]

Thank you to the 2018 Pirates and coach Grider for another great season.  Hate to see it come to an end but you left it all on the field tonight.  You played your hearts out and, as fans, that is all that we can ask for.  At least that is all that I can ask for.  Good luck seniors in whatever path life takes you down and to the underclassmen ... I'm already looking forward to next season!

[Redheadstepkid]

1 hour ago, WingoVFL said:

I’m telling they should start the refs on pee wee, This is big boy ball you got to let them play man 

Yeah, we thought that last year! It was a great game and the heart and soul prevailed tonight! We didn’t play like we should have but in the end we showed who wanted it more. Mentally you didn’t get us as y’all thought, in either game. Can’t spell WHITWELL without 2 W’s.....

[wolfchase]

Why did Whitwell go for two at the end of reg when a PAT kick would have won it. Could have cost em the game.

And gotta give Roy Dillard credit, his input was enormous, definitely a diff maker. That 6-5 run or pass stopper defence he suggested stopped alot of that mess plus the  genius mind of the tackling chickens practice

Hearing he may be on staff next year

[rlh]

Those two 4th and a mile conversion were huge along with that pass covering 25 yards to get 10.   Except for those, the Pirate D played pretty good.

[Southtowner]

It was a great ball game and wonderful playoff atmosphere last night.  Our crowd was loud and proud throughout the game. Our coaching staff put together a great game plan and our Pirates executed it to near perfection.

Whitwell scoring right before the half and with 1 minute to go in regulation was heart breaking. But our team didn't fold. Our kids left everything they had out on that field last night and I for one am very proud of each and everyone of them. 

Congratulations to our Seniors.  When they were freshmen we were coming off a disappointing 6-6 record.  But they have worked hard, helped lead us back and have us heading in the right direction once again. 2 quaterfinal appearances along with 2 semifinals for these Seniors. I love each and everyone of yall. 

It's gut wrenching and just breaks my heart that we came up short last night.  But one thing we are not short on and that's the mentality along with the heart of being a Pirate and being a champion. We fought valiantly with a will that never gave up. The underclassmen will learn from this and we will prepare ourselves to achieve even greater things because that is who we are.

Again, congratulations to this whole Pirate squad, coaching staff, cheerleaders, our fans and everyone involved.  It was a great year.