Smith County Football wins Homecoming game against Dekalb County
The Owls won their homecoming game against the Dekalb County Tigers in a high scoring game, 47-34.
The Owls defense was able to force a three and out on the Tigers first drive, forcing them to punt the ball down to the Smith County 19 yard line.
The Owls offense was able to strike first off of a 3 yard John Ross Hord touchdown run. The score finished off an 81 yard drive that took off over 8 minutes of game time to give the Owls a lead of 6-0 with just 1:30 left in the first quarter.
The Smith County defense was then able to make another stop, giving the Owls the ball back on their 27 yard line. Tanner Marshall was able to break off a 61 yard run to put the Owls at the 4 yard line. Eli Martin found his way to the end zone on the next play. A 2-point conversion by the Owls brought the score to 14-0 with just under 10 minutes left in the second quarter.
The Tigers were driving down the field on their next possession, but the Owls were able to put a stop to their drive when they were able to intercept the ball near the 30 yard line. The Owls were able to score their third touchdown of the game on a 44 yard pass by Cameron Spivey to Isaac Dick to make the score 21-0 with just over 5 minutes left in the first half.
Dekalb County was able to return the ball to the Owls 42 yard line. The Tigers capitalized on the good field position, scoring on a 23 yard touchdown pass to bring the score to 21-7.
The Tigers were able to score again before the half to bring the score to 21-14.
The Owls started the second half off with a 91 yard kickoff return by Martin, but were not able to convert their 2 point conversion attempt, bringing the score to 27-14.
Dekalb County scored on the following drive on a run to narrow the Owls lead to 27-21 with just over 8 minutes in the third quarter.
The Owls following drive saw the Owls find the end zone in just over a minute following a 40 yard rush by Eli Martin that set up a 14 yard touchdown pass to Hord. The Owls successfully went for two, to bring the score to 35-21.
The Owls were able to get the ball back at the 8 yard line due to a high snap went flying over the Dekalb County punters head.
Jaden Apple-Gibbs was able to run the ball in on the next play, but were unable to get the two point conversion attempt to put the Owls up 41-21 halfway through the third quarter.
Dekalb County were able to score to make the score 41-28 following a long drive with 29 second left in the third quarter.
Eli Martin was able to give the Owls some momentum back with a big return in what looked like his second return touchdown of the game, but a penalty on the return pushed the Owls back to the Dekalb County 30 yard line. The Owls were not able to get anything done offensively despite the good field position, turning the ball over on four downs.
Dekalb County was looking to make it a one possession game, but the Owls defense was able to stop their drive and force a turnover on downs to give the Owls the ball back with just over 7 minutes left in the game at the Dekalb County 45.
The Owls were held to a three and out, but pinned the Tigers at the 1 yard line on the punt, which helped Smith County force a three and out to give the Owls the ball back with 4:11 left. A couple plays later, Martin was able to break away and rush for his third touchdown of the game to give the Owls a 47-28 lead.
Dekalb County drove down and scored to make the score with 51 seconds in the game to make the score 47-34, but it was too little too late as their onside attempt was recovered by the Owls.
What’s next?
The Owls will be on the road next week when they take on region opponents Cannon County.
Gordonsville Football wins big against Pickett County
The Gordonsville Tigers beat the Pickett County Bobcats 42-13. Following an offensive explosion in the first half, the Tigers were able to cruise to victory against their region opponents.
The Tigers offense came out hot, scoring their first touchdown off of a 65 yard pass from Taylor Thaxton to Skyshn Washer to make the score 6-0 early in the first.
The Tigers were able to tack on two more touchdowns in the first quarter to make the score 21-0 after the first quarter with both touchdowns coming off of Braxton Givens touchdowns (1 yard & 11 yard rushes)
The Tigers offense didn’t slow down in the second quarter, scoring with just over 10 minutes left in the half off of a fake punt by Levi Halliburton for a 49 yard touchdown to make the score 28-0.
The Tigers scored again with just under 4 minutes in the half off of a 9 yard rush by Chris Welsh to make the score 35-0.
Gordonsville got their sixth touchdown of the night just over two minutes later when Matthew Albritton connected on a pass to Wyatt Pemberton for a 39 yard touchdown to bring the score to 42-0.
Pickett County was able to get on the scoreboard on the following drive with a 60 yard touchdown run to bring the score to 42-7 going into halftime.
The second half didn’t see much offense from either team, with the only score coming off of a 20 yard fumble recovery by Pickett County to wrap up the scoring at 42-13.
What’s next?
The Tigers will be on the road next week when they take on region opponents Jo Byrns.
Butcher’s Holler Haunted House to be held next to Sav-Way in Carthage
CARTHAGE, Tenn. —At the end of October, a haunted house will open next door to Sav-Way in Carthage for Smith County residents to enjoy.
Butcher’s Holler Haunted House will feature several spooky scenes, including a jail, a graveyard, a train, and, of course, a butcher shop. While exploring Butcher’s Holler, haunted house guests can expect to be frightened by clowns, a mad doctor, and horror movie superstars Michael Myers and Freddie Kruger.
The cost of admission is $15 per person. Groups of 5 or more will receive special pricing.
If you visit Butcher’s Holler more than once, you can receive discounted admission. The first visit costs $15, the second visit costs $10, and all other visits are $5.
DATES OPEN:
- October 17 – Family and Elementary Night ($5)
- October 18 – Middle School Night (until 8:00 p.m.) ($5); open to public (8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.)
- October 19-20 – Grand Opening (6:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m.)
- October 24 – Smith County School Night – Faculty, Staff, Students, and Family Members ($5 off)
- October 25 – Open 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.
- October 26-27 – Open 6:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m.
- October 29-31 – Open 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.
The host of Butcher’s Holler Haunted House had this to say about the event:
“Over the years, extensive investigations have been done about a mass disappearance of visitors and outsiders to Smith County. Several business owners and home owners have demanded help in solving the mysteries behind the missing persons. In the last days, authorities have been paying visits to the ‘old shut-down butcher shop’ located next to Sav-Way Grocery of Smith County.”
Go to Butcher’s Holler Haunted House this Halloween Season… if you dare!
Butcher’s Holler Haunted House will be located in the Smith County Plaza next to the new Carthage Sav-Way (72 Dixon Springs Highway – Carthage, TN 37030).
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Gordonsville Junior High Tigers win Tri-Lakes Conference Championship
2018 Tri-Lakes Conference Champions
The Gordonsville Junior High Tigers won the Tri-Lakes Conference Championship on September 27th against the Clay County Bulldogs. The Tigers controlled the game, shutting out the Bulldogs to win 18-0.
The Tigers, led by Head Coach Mac Petty, went through the 2018 season undefeated following a loss in last years championship.
“The win means a lot to all of us not so much because of a championship, but last year when we lost these young men said we will be back and win,” Petty said. “They worked extremely hard from the day after we got beat till now to achieve this goal.”
While the team had many bright spots in their championship run, there’s one thing that stands out to Petty.
“Their unity,” Petty said. “They are a very close knit group with a great amount of determination.”
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J.M. Insurance Agency presents High School Football’s Beast of the Week 2018 – Week 7
Here are J.M. Insurance Agency’s picks for High School Football’s “Beast of the Week” for Week 7:
Smith County:
Seth Dillehey and Randall Ray
Randall Ray
#74 | DE
Randall racked up 8 total tackles on defense during the Owls’ Loss to Sequatchie County.
Gordonsville:
Magen Yancy, Bill Washer, and Scott Clemons
Bill Washer
#14 | WR/DE
Bill accumulated 8 catches for 159 yards and led the team in tackles with a total of 13 during their exciting win over Monterey High School.
Congratulations to the players named “Beast of the Week”!
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Gordonsville Tigers win nail-biter against Monterey Wildcats
The Gordonsville Tigers won a tightly contested matchup on their trip to Monterey, winning 29-27 over the Wildcats.
Gordonsville struck early with a 17 yard touchdown to Bill Washer on 4th and 6 to give the Tigers an early 7-0 lead. Monterey scored to tie the game up, but the Tigers bounced right back with a Braxton Givens 30 yard touchdown to give the Tigers a 7 point lead.
The Tigers looked like they were going to extend their lead on a long drive in the second quarter, but fumbled inside the 10 yard line to put an end to the drive.
Neither team was able to score again before the half in a defensive battle, but the Tigers looked like they were in great position to score when they went on a long drive in the second quarter. A fumble inside the 10 put an end to their drive.
Gordonsville couldn’t get anything going to start the second half, and Monterey tied it up at 14 on their first drive of the second half. The Tigers were able to get a field goal on the following drive to take a 17-14 lead.
Monterey came right back with a touchdown to take a 21-17 lead.
The Tigers were able to take a lead with just under 5 minutes left in the game off of a 6 yard Braxton Givens touchdown, but were unable to score the PAT to put the Tigers up 23-21.
On Monterey’s next drive, they were able to break off a 61 yard touchdown run, but failed their two point conversion attempt to put the Wildcats up 27-23 with just 2:30 left in the game.
Braxton Givens was able to return the kickoff to the Monterey 43 yard line, setting the Tigers up in good field condition. The Tigers were able to score following a couple of penalties on both sides on a 9 yard touchdown pass to Washer with 49 second left, to put the Tigers up 29-27. The Tigers went for 2, but we’re unable to convert.
The Tigers shut down Monterey’s attempts to throw the ball downfield for a last second touchdown and advance to 3-0 in the region.
What’s Next?
The Tigers will return home next week to host region opponent Pickett County.
Smith County Football loses to Sequatchie Co. on the road
The Smith County Owls were unable to break their losing streak, losing on the road to the Sequatchie County Indians 41-21.
Smith County went down by a touchdown early, but were able to bounce back with a score of their own to tie the game at 7-7. Sequatchie County bounced back with a score of their own before the end of the first quarter to take a 14-7 lead. The Owls tied it back up at 14, but the Indians were able to score again to take a 21-14 lead into halftime.
The Indians pulled away in the fourth quarter, going up 34-14 before the Owls were able to score a touchdown. Sequatchie County bounced back to take a 41-21 lead, to wrap up the scoring for the game and drop the Owls to 1-5 on the year.
What’s Next?
The Owls have their Homecoming game next Friday against Dekalb County.
J.M. Insurance Agency presents High School Football’s Beast of the Week 2018 – Week 6
Here are J.M. Insurance Agency’s picks for High School Football’s “Beast of the Week” for Week 6:
Smith County:
Magen Yancy and John Ross Hord
John Ross Hord
#3 | RB/LB
John Ross Hord had 1 catch that he ran for 24 yards, 14 rushes for 53 yards, and scored a touchdown. He also accumulated 9 tackles.
Gordonsville had a bye week, so no “Beast of the Week” was chosen from the team.
Congratulations to the J.M. Insurance “Beast of the Week”!
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Smith County Football loses to Livingston Academy
The Smith County Owls lost to the Livingston Academy Wildcats on Friday night 24-14 in their first road game of the season. The loss drops the Owls record to 1-4 this season.
The Owls were able to find the endzone first, with John Ross Hord running the ball in to complete a 17 play drive to take a 6-0 lead. Livingston was able to bounce back quick to take a 7-6 lead off of a run.
On the next drive, Tanner Marshall ran the ball 70 yards to carry the ball down to the 10 yard line, but the Owls weren’t able to do anything following the run turning the ball over on downs at the 8 yard line. Livingston drove the ball downfield to score with just under a minute left to take a 14-6 lead into halftime.
Livingston opened up the second half scoring with a 37 yard field goal to go up 17-6. Following a failed drive, the Owls were able to stop Livingston and narrow the lead to 17-14 early in the 4th quarter.
The Owls comeback attempt was stopped on the next drive after they were unable to hold Livingston to a field goal, with Livingston going up 24-14 with just over 7 minutes left in the game.
On the following drive, the Owls gave up an interception at the 2 yard line, but allowed Livingston to run the clock down before Smith County was eventually able to force a punt.
The Owls were unable to get much offense going, turning the ball over on downs at the 50 yard line with just over 2 minutes left in the game, and the Wildcats were able to seal the victory from there.
What’s next?
The Owls will look to end their four game losing streak next week when they travel to Sequatchie County in a region matchup.
J.M. Insurance Agency presents High School Football’s Beast of the Week 2018 – Week 5
Here are J.M. Insurance Agency’s picks for High School Football’s “Beast of the Week” for Week 5:
Smith County:
Cameron Spivey and Seth Dillehey
Cameron Spivey
#2 | QB/FS
Cameron performed well on both sides of the ball, throwing for 204 yards with 1 touchdown, and accumulating 13 tackles and 1 interception during their loss to York Institute.
Gordonsville:
Mac Petty, Scott Pitman, and Seth Dillehey
Scott Pitman
#58 | DL
Scott graded out at 92% with 5 tackles during the victory over Republic.
Congratulations to the players named “Beast of the Week”!
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