Lights, camera, action for first West Ridge football game | Sports

West Ridge will engage in a game like no other Friday evening.

The Blountville substantial college will vacation to experience Volunteer for the initial soccer video game in university record.

“I think it is fairly identical to any time opener, just looking at who turns it up when the lights come on,” claimed Wolves coach Justin Hilton. “It’s discovering your staff and how they respond to adversity and who can be counted on.”

Hilton claimed his workforce has a challenge against the Falcons.

“Volunteer is superb at the ability positions offensively,” Hilton mentioned. “The quarterback (Garrison Barrett) has a definitely robust arm. We assume them to be extremely intense and try out to thrust the ball down the area.”

Among the the key players for West Ridge are bruising quarterback Ethan Bergeron, rugged lineman Fletcher Gibson, and bounce-ball receiver Isaac Haynie.

Kickoff is established for 7:30 p.m. at the Falcons’ field in Church Hill.

Here’s a glance at other period openers:

DOBYNS-BENNETT AT TENNESSEE Superior

The Indians have dominated this sequence with 68 wins in 88 meetings, and are currently on a 9-recreation winning streak.

In that extend, the Vikings have occur inside a few touchdowns only just one time. But it’s a rebuilding yr for the Indians, so it will be intriguing to see what that indicates for this matchup.

DAVID CROCKETT AT SULLIVAN EAST

Pioneers coach Hayden Chandley reported there is a large vital for his team.

“In a season opener, the amount a single detail you want your group to do is perform tricky,” Chandley reported. “There will be several issues by both teams. But if we enjoy really hard and do our assignment, which is a wonderful start out.”

DANIEL BOONE AT SOUTH GREENE

Trailblazers mentor Jeremy Jenkins reported the Rebels know how to provide it.

“First detail that jumps out is how challenging they enjoy,” Jenkins said. “They have a huge participant at quarterback. They are properly coached, and they participate in physical and quick.”

Rebels quarterback Luke Myers has accounted for near to 4,000 whole yards and much more than 50 touchdowns in his occupation. He was a Course 2A Mr. Football finalist in 2020. Probably even more extraordinary is his 4.23 GPA.

COCKE COUNTY AT CHEROKEE

No lengthier league mates, these teams kick off the period in Rogersville.

It has been a quite even battle as a result of the years with the Chiefs holding a 21-17 series advantage.

UNICOI COUNTY AT NORTHVIEW ACADEMY

Blue Devils coach Drew Rice claimed his staff wants to be prepared for a line-of-scrimmage obstacle.

“They are massive up entrance and have some fantastic athletes they try out and get the ball to,” Rice explained. “We are likely to have to get a great deal of hats to the ball and tackle nicely. It will be a massive challenge for us.”

PIGEON FORGE AT HAMPTON

The Bulldogs get a Class 3A take a look at appropriate off the bat. It is the very first-ever assembly in between the groups.

UNAKA AT NORTH GREENE

The Rangers and Huskies open with a region sport, and Unaka hopes for a prospect to show off what it hopes will be a significant-octane offense.

JELLICO AT CLOUDLAND

The Highlanders have been meant to open with Happy Valley, but the COVID postponement set them in a location contest against the Blue Devils.

Cloudland is 11-1 all-time in opposition to Jellico.