Indians vs. Riceville - 2003 Playoffs

Indians 42 - Riceville 6

Article by Jeff McQueen
Photos by Jammie Graves

The #2 seed Indians (8-2) hosted the #3 seed Riceville Wildcats (8-2), the game was held at the Tellico High School at 8:00 pm. In week 5, our Loudon Indians defeated the Wildcats by the score of 16 to 14.

We are WARRIORS! To say the Indians had a solid game would be an under statement, they dismantled the hapless Riceville Wildcats to the tune of 42-6, in three quarters! The game started with Loudon failing to convert on fourth and short. Rice then started a long drive, earning several first downs along the way, and eating up the remainder of the first period. #50 Tommy Brown pounced on a loose ball, thwarting a sure Wildcat touchdown. #24 Tyler Campbell took off on a 72 yard blast for the first score. From there it was all Loudon Indians! Three more scores were posted in the second stanza. Loudon cruised to a 28-6 lead at intermission. In the third quarter, the Indians added two more scores to seal the deal. The final score was 42-6, in three quarters, Loudon Indians. The offensive player of the game was #24 Tyler Campbell, #99 Bill Lee earned defensive honors. The Indians had 169 yards rushing on 23 carries for (4) TD's and (3) 2-pt. conversions; and one pass completion for 33 yards and (1) TD. Total offense was 202 yards, plus 112 yards of kick-off and punt returns for (1) TD.

The Championship Game will pair the Loudon Indians (9-2) against the Polk Co. Wildcats (7-4). The Indians defeated Polk Co., 22-14 in week No. 8.

Offense:
• #11 Jesse Booth: 9 carries for 55 yards and (2) 2-pt. convs
• #1 Ben Everett: 6 carries for 24 yards and (1) TD
• #39 Dain McNabb: 1 carry for 1 yard
• #24 Tyler Campbell: 7 carries for 89 yards, (3) TD's, (1) 2-pt. conv, 1 reception for 33 yards and (1) TD, 1 K.O. return for 75 yards and (1) TD, and (1) punt return for 37 yards
• #10 Blake Cosner: 1 of 2 passing for 33 yards and (1) TD, (0) interceptions

Defense:
• #1 Ben Everett: 10 tackles
• #11 Jesse Booth: 3 tackles
• #84 Andrew Ryan: 3 tackles and a QB hurry
• #99 Bill Lee: 10 tackles
• #10 Blake Cosner: 2 tackles
• #45 Jordan Purdy: 6 tackles and a QB hurry
• #24 Tyler Campbell: 2 tackles
• #7 Gregory Vaught: 3 tackles and a pass break-up
• #39 Dain McNabb: 4 tackles
• #74 B.J. Spann: 2 tackles
• #80 Zack Taylor: 1 tackle
• #70 Bradley Paul: 1 tackle
• #50 Tommy Brown: 6 tackles and a fumble recovery
• #36 Cody Chapman: 2 tackles
• #63 Eric Lawson: 3 tackles

Final score, 42-6, Loudon Indians (9-2), in three quarters.

The Indians score the last needed TD to go over 30 points, ending the game in the third quarter.

#99 Bill Lee defensive MVP and #24 Tyler Campbell offensive MVP