Final.

Wow!

Wow, I figured Conner would have won this one after beating Franklin County. Either way, it's always tough to lose, especially if the game was hard fought. Congratulations to Anderson County on the win and to the Cougars on a nice season.

Am I correct that Conner was down 24-23 in the 4th and scored a TD? If so, why didn't they go for 2 to go up by 7 instead of kicking the extra point that only put them up by 6.

 

That one point was critical.

Am I correct that Conner was down 24-23 in the 4th and scored a TD? If so, why didn't they go for 2 to go up by 7 instead of kicking the extra point that only put them up by 6.

 

That one point was critical.

 

You are correct. That one was a head scratcher right there. All the cards fell AC's way in the second half. Conner had a nice run to end their season and will use this to build on for next season. Good luck next week to Anderson County against Southwestern. The 14 first half points for AC coming off of Conner turnovers were huge. Can't give short fields away in the playoffs. Carmichael and Kelly are both really nice looking ball players for AC.

I can't wait to see Conner next season. Lots of experience returning.

 

Nice work by Anderson County.

AC scored the winner with 40 seconds left on a 4th down TD pass.

 

Barker rushed for 123. Fogle rushed for 108.

From winning four games in four years while I was in high school to a state semi in six years. Congrats Coach Peach & the Bearcats. Look forward to seeing you in person next week!

Congrats to Anderson County and nice run by Conner. I was worried about this game for Conner thinking the kids may overlook AC after the Franklin County game but it doesn't seem that was the case, just seems two pretty even teams and a close game.

Kicking the extra point after the fourth quarter touchdown made no sense. I know extra points are by no means a given in high school football but I'd rather go down trying to make the 2 rather than hoping the other team screws up the extra point.

 

I also have to question the tricky formation before Conner's last punt. They came out on fourth and 10+ with the offense on the field only to shift into punt formation and get delay penalty. Who were they fooling doing that in their own territory. Then they made it worse by false starting. All in all it just helped AC get better field position for the winning drive.

 

I think they need to do some work on a down field passing game because they were getting single safety coverage with a 5 men front most of the second half and could do nothing to take advantage of it and just kept running into it.

 

Good news is they are young and should be in good shape for next year. Great season.