Unaka @ Midway

[krichunaka]

Unaka finished the regular season 5 - 4; and will head down to Midway for their first playoff game since 1994.

 

Sophomore sensation, Charles Lee Guinn, ended the night with 240-plus yards on 9 carries; the last 96 on a sweep to move the Rangers away from their own endzone with around four minutes remaining.

 

Joey Parlier had three TDs, Guinn had four and Andrew Richardson scored the other.

 

Biggest concern: All-State candidate, Kasey Garland, had a slight MCL sprain; expected to play next week.

 

And most unfortunate: Jellico's Matt Ivey has an apparent ACL tear. So sad to see such a heartbreaking incident happen to a fine gentleman in the last four minutes of his senior season.

 

Hope someone from Jellico will provide update. Great Kid.

[DekeRivers]

Doesn't this seem odd Unaka vs Midway.

Krich did you attend Midway??

[krichunaka]

Yep, as a matter of fact I did. You'd think I'd have more inside information, huh?

[flossie]

I really don't think that unaka can compete with the likes of Midway. The GreenWave defense is pretty stiff. The Landers have played them the last 2 years, and the one thing that stood out to me was their defense. They run a strong 52 defense. That will take away Unaka's bread and Butter. I do believe that Unaka will keep the Midway offense in check and keep the game close. my pick: Midway 28 Unaka 7.

[lbubba]

i hope unaka wins so they can come to cloudland and play but i think midway will win big

Edited November 2, 2003 by lbubba

[pennyplay6254]

The Midway defense can be scary(as in good) when it gets going. The offense is good too. That option kills. I would suggest trying to slow it down or they will have two guys with 100+ on ya. You have to answer every score they put up or you're in trouble. Greenwave 35 Unaka 14

[A DOGMAN]

Love to see the Rangers win, but let us be honest, it is going to be a tough night for them. Glad to see them working so hard at developing a winning attitude in their football program, but they are still a few years off. Stay after it Coach Ensor, the whole county is watching and is impressed. Midway 34 Unaka 14

 

GO CARTER COUNTY!!

[bubba68]

i hope unaka wins so they can come to cloudland and play but i think midway will win big

I WOULD LOVE TO SEE UNAKA AND CLOUDLAND PLAY ONE MORE TIME THIS YEAR BECAUSE THIS TIME CLOUDLAND WILL GIVE THEM SOMTHING TO REALLY TO CRY ABOUT.

[Pirate2003]

I remember what happened the last time Unaka made the playoffs. 1994 was the year and they traveled down to play a machine in South Pittsburg. I think it was 49-0 at the half. We did win it all that year so don't feel too bad. Good luck against the Tidal Waves.

[krichunaka]

I remember what happened the last time Unaka made the playoffs. 1994 was the year and they traveled down to play a machine in South Pittsburg. I think it was 49-0 at the half. We did win it all that year so don't feel too bad. Good luck against the Tidal Waves.

Thanks for the memories, Pirate. I was on the sidelines with Unaka for that game. I don't think I've seen a defense like that one...before or since. Amazing quickness.

 

Tell us, Pirate, how does this year's team compare to the 94 Pirates?

[flossie]

I was a senior on the 1994 Cloudland team that defeated Unaka only 12 to 10. Just imagine what South Pitt would have done to us that year. South Pitt has amazing tradition.

[helmetheadcase]

bubba68 go ahead and run that score up again and it could cost someone their job. see if i stand correct. might not be as much fun coaching at the lift academy