Indians vs. Polk County
Article by Jeff McQueen
Photos by Jammie Graves
1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final
Loudon Indians 0 6 8 6 20
Polk Co. Wildcats 8 0 8 0 16
The Indian Captains were #4 Zach Franklin">
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Indians vs. Polk CountyArticle by Jeff McQueen
1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final
Loudon Indians 0 6 8 6 20
Polk Co. Wildcats 8 0 8 0 16
The Indian Captains were #4 Zach Franklin, #27 Kadrean Brewster, #34 David Lee Haskins, and #82 Aaron Anderson. Polk Co. won the coin toss and deferred until the second half. The three top teams in the league are Etowah, Polk Co., and the Loudon Indians. Since the Knights have already beaten both Polk and Loudon, this game is for the second seed in the playoffs. Taking a play right out of Coach Matlock’s play book, the Wildcats kicked short and recovered the onsides kick! In fact Polk Co. would go on and grab every kick-off (opening K-O and after both of their scores) in the game? With the ball and in good field position, Polk Co. drove down and scored. With the 2-point conversion, the Wildcats lead eight to zip at the end of the first quarter. Things didn’t get much better in the second period as the Indians lost a fumble with 7:47 left on the clock. Finally settling down, #9 Mathew Wallace bulled in from the 16 yard line at the 1:46 mark. The extra point attempt failed, leaving the score at half-time 8-6, Wildcats. Polk Co. scored on their opening drive of the third stanza, with a 39 yarder. Loudon finally got the football back after a defensive stop, Wallace was off to the races, streaking down the sideline for a 60 yard touchdown! The extra points were posted by #34 David Lee Haskins. And just like that, Loudon closes the gap to 14-16. The Indians controlled the football for most of the 3rd and 4th quarters. Loudon surged ahead to stay on Haskins one yard plunge. Defensively #16 Nick Roach continues to lead the team in tackles, knocking down 10 ball carriers for the game. #51 Brandon Whitfield posted seven stops, #9 Mathew Wallace and #82 Aaron Anderson had six tackles each. Haskins, #3 Wade Plemons, #67 Cory Lawson, and #23 Jake Brown each added five tackles also. Total offense was 277 yards. Rushing accounted for 228 yards on 32 attempts for three touchdowns and a 2-point conversion; while passing added 49 yards. In a tough physical, hard hitting game, the Indians (7-1) are victorious 20-16. Go Indians!
Stats:
1st Downs: 11
Turnovers: lost (3) kick-offs and (2) fumbles
Penalties: 7 for -40 yards
#34 David Lee Haskins: (11) carries for 38 yds, (1) TD,
(1) 2-pt. conv, and (5) tackles
#9 Mathew Wallace: (8) carries for 120 yds, (2) TD’s,
(6) tackles, and (1) pass break up
#37 Nick Brown: (5) carries for 24 yds and (2) tackles
#27 Kadrean Brewster: (6) carries for 40 yds, and (3) tackles
#23 Jake Brown: (2) carries for 6 yds, (2) receptions for 49
yds, and (5) tackles
#4 Zach “Air” Franklin: 2 of 3 passing for 49 yds
#3 Wade Plemons: (5) tackles
#81 Samuel Curtis: (2) tackles and (1) INT
#16 Nick Roach: (10) tackles
#55 Jordan Collis: (2) tackles
#67 Cory Lawson: (5) tackles
#82 Aaron Anderson: (6) tackles and a fumble recovery
#51 Brandon Whitfield: (7) tackles
#7 Eric Newman: (1) tackle
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