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

West Ridge will play a activity like no other Friday night.

The Blountville higher school will vacation to face Volunteer for the first football sport in university heritage.

“I feel it is really identical to any period opener, just observing who turns it up when the lights come on,” said Wolves mentor Justin Hilton. “It’s finding out 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 excellent at the skill positions offensively,” Hilton explained. “The quarterback (Garrison Barrett) has a truly sturdy arm. We anticipate them to be extremely intense and try to thrust the ball down the discipline.”

Amid the essential gamers for West Ridge are bruising quarterback Ethan Bergeron, rugged lineman Fletcher Gibson, and leap-ball receiver Isaac Haynie.

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

Here’s a seem at other season openers:

DOBYNS-BENNETT AT TENNESSEE Large

The Indians have dominated this series with 68 wins in 88 meetings, and are at the moment on a nine-sport profitable streak.

In that stretch, the Vikings have arrive inside of 3 touchdowns only a single time. But it is a rebuilding 12 months for the Indians, so it will be attention-grabbing to see what that usually means for this matchup.

DAVID CROCKETT AT SULLIVAN EAST

Pioneers coach Hayden Chandley said there is a massive crucial for his group.

“In a time opener, the number one particular detail you want your group to do is perform tough,” Chandley reported. “There will be numerous blunders by both teams. But if we perform challenging and do our assignment, that’s a good begin.”

DANIEL BOONE AT SOUTH GREENE

Trailblazers mentor Jeremy Jenkins stated the Rebels know how to carry it.

“First point that jumps out is how hard they participate in,” Jenkins claimed. “They have a tremendous player at quarterback. They are perfectly coached, and they enjoy bodily and rapidly.”

Rebels quarterback Luke Myers has accounted for close to 4,000 full yards and more than 50 touchdowns in his profession. He was a Course 2A Mr. Soccer finalist in 2020. Potentially even far more extraordinary is his 4.23 GPA.

COCKE COUNTY AT CHEROKEE

No for a longer time league mates, these teams kick off the season in Rogersville.

It has been a reasonably even battle through the years with the Chiefs holding a 21-17 collection advantage.

UNICOI COUNTY AT NORTHVIEW ACADEMY

Blue Devils mentor Drew Rice claimed his team demands to be prepared for a line-of-scrimmage problem.

“They are big up entrance and have some very good athletes they attempt and get the ball to,” Rice mentioned. “We are heading to have to get a lot of hats to the ball and tackle effectively. It will be a massive obstacle for us.”

PIGEON FORGE AT HAMPTON

The Bulldogs get a Class 3A exam proper off the bat. It’s the 1st-at any time meeting concerning the teams.

UNAKA AT NORTH GREENE

The Rangers and Huskies open up with a region activity, and Unaka hopes for a probability to present off what it hopes will be a high-octane offense.

JELLICO AT CLOUDLAND

The Highlanders were being meant to open with Delighted Valley, but the COVID postponement put them in a area contest towards the Blue Devils.

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