2004 Loudon Quarterback Club Awards Banquet

Photos by Jammie Graves

On Saturday, January 15th, 2005; the Loudon Quarterback Club held their annual awards banquet. The Loudon High School cafeteria was the location of this event. Mike Cartwright catered the barbeque dinner complete with all the fixings.

The 2004 football season was the most successful season in the history of the Loudon Quarterback Club, dating back to it’s origin in 1965. Going a combined 44-6, with all four football teams qualifying for the playoffs, plus all four teams earning berths in the Championship Game, and climaxing with two teams winning their respective Conference Championships! The Mustangs completed a dream season with a perfect 13-0 season. Winning the Championship for the first time in eight years, the Indians finish with a record of 12-1.

The cheerleading teams now have their own competitions, the Regional and Grand Championship. Below is how the LQC cheerleading teams stacked up against other conference teams:

               Regional       Grand Competition
Crickets       3rd Place      did not place
Hoppers        4th Place      4th Place
Mustangs       2nd Place      3rd Place
Indians        1st Place      2nd Place

Note: the Mascot team is not eligible for these competitions. However they performed at all home games and some away games.

Last but not least, it was time to roast out going LQC President Jeff Nichols. Nichols has decided to step down and enjoy his youngest son Jeffery’s last year on the Hill. Jeff has worked extremely hard for the last seven years, four years as Vice President and three years as President. His wife, Marcie held several officer positions during that time as well. The LQC has grown and prospered under Nichols’ tenure, along with the support of countless volunteers. Nichols stated “All four football teams playing in the Championship Game plus the 114 car caravan to the Championships in Vonore was the perfect climax of my last year as President”.

Several members of the Mascot Cheerleading Team are shown on stage after receiving their trophies.

Assistant Coach Michelle Castle thanking the parents for a successful Cricket Cheerleading season.

Head Coach Scott Newman hams it up with the Cricket Football Team (10-3). The Crickets lost a heartbreaker to Sweetwater 14-8 in the Championship Game.

Assistant Hopper Cheerleading Coach Michelle Beck was a little mike shy at first, but gave an excellent overview on the Hoppers season.

Assistant Hopper Coach Bobby Cash reviews the 2004 Hopper football season as he hands out trophies. The Hoppers (11-2) came up one game short, loosing the Championship Game to Greenback by a score of 20-8.

After he was roasted, out going LQC President Jeff Nichols thanked everyone for their support during his tenure. Nichols was presented with a plaque and picture of the football teams, his wife Marcie received a bouquet of flowers.

The Mustang Cheerleaders performing on stage after they received their trophies. Got Spirit…Ready O.K. !!!

Rookie Head Coach Buddy Bradshaw spoke of the great dedication and pride the Mustang players exhibited during their run down the home stretch in route to an Undefeated Conference Championship. The Mustangs completed a dream season, finishing 13-0.

Mustang Assistant Coach Mark McCallie, promised the players they could shave his head if they ran the table this season. Finishing what was started in August, each player took a turn with the clippers, the 2004 football season was officially over as the salt-n-pepper locks fell to the floor!

Rookie Indian Cheerleaders Head Coach Vicky Harness enjoyed a lot of success this season as the Indian Cheerleaders took first place in the Regional and second place in the Grand Championship.

Head Coach David Matlock presenting awards to the 2004 Conference Champion Indian Football Team (12-1).