2004 Jamboree: Loudon vs. McMinn Central

Loudon 3 - McMinn Central 0

Article by Jeff McQueen
Photos by Jammie Graves

On Friday August 20, 2004 the Loudon Redskins hosted the 12th annual Henry Blackburn Jamboree. This event has grown every year and now 10 teams participate. Cheerleaders compete in several events and there is also a punt, pass, & kick competition plus foot races as well. Listed below are the match-ups, plus the scores:

• Period 1: Sequoyah 7 - Copper Basin 0
• Period 2: Tellico Plains 0 - Polk Co. 6
• Period 3: Walker Valley 7 - Meigs Co. 0
• Period 4: Lenoir City 0 - Sweetwater 7
• Period 5: Loudon 3 - McMinn Central 0

The Redskins started on offense and were three and out. #4 Cody Fritts got off a nice punt of 49 yards. The Chargers gained 19 yards on two rushes earning a first down. On the next play, #53 Jimmy McQueen knifed through to tally a sack for -6 yards. From there #86 Jesse Henry picked off an errant pass and returned it 12 yards. The ‘Skin offense bogged down, sputtering and shooting themselves in the foot on several series. At one juncture, the Redskins committed three penalties in a row. Fritts punted two more times. With the period almost over and the score 0-0, McMinn was back to pass. #86 Jesse Henry snagged his second interception of the evening and returned it 22 yards. The clock showed 0:32 seconds remaining. #4 Cody Fritts threw the fade pass to his twin brother #21 Corry Fritts, incomplete. Next quarterback Fritts hooked up with #24 Josh Hawkins for a 29 yard reception and a first down. A seven yard aerial to #80 Josh McQueen on a slant route moved the ball down to the five-yard line. Out trotted Sr. place kicker #15 Yoni Espinoza to attempt a 22 yard field goal with four seconds on the clock. But first, a time out was called and both head coaches agreed to go live action on this kick, the last play of the game. It had to be perfect, #55 Tyler Roberts centered the ball back to #2 Wiley Brakebill, the holder. Snap, hold, and kick. Give him three!

LHS:
• Rushing: 7 carries for 17 yards
• Passing: 2 of 7 for 36 yds
  • #24 Josh Hawkins: 5 carries for 7 yds and 1 catch for 29 yds
  • #3 Brandon Dixon: 1 carry for 5 yds
  • #4 Cody Fritts: 1 carry for 5 yds and 2 of 7 for 36 yds
  • #80 Josh McQueen: 1 reception for 7 yds
  • #86 Jesse Henry: 2 INTs and 34 return yds
  • #53 Jimmy McQueen: a sack for -6 yds & a tackle for no gain
• 1st Downs: 2
• Fumbles: 1, lost 0
• Penalties: 3 for - 30 yds
• Punts: 3 for 118 yds, a 39.33 avg

Chargers:
• Rushing: 10 carries for 38 yards
• Passing: 1 of 5 for 3 yds & (2) INTs
• 1st Downs: 3
• Fumbles: 1, lost 1
• Penalties: 0
• Punts: 0

Loudon Redskins 3 points, the McMinn Central Chargers 0.

The Cheerleading winners were:

• Stunts: 3rd Lenoir City, 2nd Tellico, and 1st Loudon
• Jumps: 3rd Loudon, 2nd Loudon, and 1st Walker Valley
• Sideline Program: 3rd Copper Basin, 2nd Loudon, & 1st Walker Valley

The foot races and the punt, pass, & kick competitions were cancelled due to the lightning and rain.

Loudon vs. McMinn Central

More Loudon vs. McMinn Central

Polk County vs. Tellico

Sweetwater vs. Lenoir City

Walker Valley vs. Meigs

Sequoyah vs. Copperbasin

The booster club running the concession stand.	The booster club raising funds.
The chain gang.	What can I say? Its the crowd.
People loitering in the press box.	The radio crews hard at it.