All the marbles...Anderson County vs Pearl Cohn

[Vandychris]

Can the Mavs and Walker Martinez get AC their first state title or will the Firebirds pull off a 2nd consecutive upset and take the gold back to Nashville?

[Jeremiah]

I would have picked AC the way they handled Greenville last week but from what I seen tonight I have to go with Pearl

[Mavericksinflight]

The Dream Team AC Mavericks in the State Championship. Mavs will be fired up for this game. Prep this week and just use our weapons depending on the mood of game. Just maintain our solid play and skills. Leave nothing on the field. Focus and disrupt!

[TtownReject]

If pearl is scoring quick and going for 2. Anderson Co won't know what hit them. Unless you have a awesome running game like Haywood had. Anderson Co probably won't do much. Pearl Cohn pass defense is very good, their safeties play passing lanes very well.

Pearl's only problem is they play horrible special teams.

Edited November 26, 2022 by TtownReject

[FormerMav]

AC has a good running game with 2 powerful backs that run down hill.  One of them has rushed for over 1k yards this year.  A pretty good line that opens lanes and can pass protect well. 

3 good receivers with one of them being really good. He high points the ball and uses his body.  He's 6'3" and will def play at the next level.  QB has been pretty smart with the ball and sees the field.  He's passed for 3700 yards and 51 tds prior to the game tonight. He's completing 70% of his passes. 

Defense is solid for the most part. Linemen stay in lanes and linebackers tackle down hill.  #34 will hit you,  he's a ball player.  A couple good dbs that will pop you. 

Qbs that can extend plays have sometimes been a problem for AC but that's probably true for all high school teams.  

Special teams are good, probably above average overall. 

I think it'll be a good game between two teams that know how to score and have faced adversity.  PC showed they can play from behind tonight.  AC has had several games where they had to answer the other team or overcome mistakes.  I think they had 5 or 6 turnovers against Rhea county but fought through it. I've doubted them at times but they've shown they are very resilient.  

[Chargercats]

AC, y’all better bring your A game for sure!! The firebird’s beat an awesome Tomcats team tonight! Y’all over look them, they will beat you!! Praying for an injury free game!! 

[Rhea Co.]

The thing I seen from watching the PC and Haywood game that might give AC trouble is just the size up front for PC. PC has some big guys blocking and defending. AC will definitely have to run the ball effectively to help keep the passing game free and with any team don’t turn the ball over. 

[SweetScience]

Best wishes to the Mavericks from your neighbors in Oak Ridge. I’m pulling for y’all. A huge accomplishment just to get to this game. I’m happy for you, MIF.

[Mavericksinflight]

13 minutes ago, SweetScience said:

Best wishes to the Mavericks from your neighbors in Oak Ridge. I’m pulling for y’all. A huge accomplishment just to get to this game. I’m happy for you, MIF.

Thanks Sweet! I think we have what it takes. Lot of drop pass and throws tonight. Turnovers and yet we pulled through. Very muddy conditions something we are not use to. I think we use our weapons play smart like we did most of year and use our new defense coach strategy we should rock and roll.

[Kevin38]

My early lean is PC, they are always loaded with great athletes and this year is no different, just hoping for a great game more than anything which I believe it will be...

[Whs1984]

Go Mavs hoping to longtime East TN coaches get their 1st gold ball next week 

[ChineseFlu]

Anderson finally wins one as they pull away late.