The Admirals took a two hour bus ride to Johnson City on Friday to take on the Hilltoppers of Science Hill. Farragut was looking to improve to 7-0 on the season and 3-0 in region play.
Things started fast for Farragut, the defense came out of the gate strong, forcing a three-and-out on the first series. The Admiral offense took over at the Topper 48 yard line. A 37-yard run by Isaiah Gibbs sparked the offense. Three plays later, a Kyle Carter two yard touchdown run put the Admirals ahead 7-0 with 8:52 left in the 1st. Another stop by the Admiral defense gave the offense the ball back at their own 33. Quarterback Gavin Wilkinson found both Jaden and Isaiah Gibbs on the drive for a combined 54 yards and setup an 8-yard Kyle Carter touchdown run. After a blocked extra point, Farragut led 13-0 with 3:40 left in the 1st. The ensuing Topper drive ended on a failed fourth down conversion to end the 1st quarter.
Farragut opened the 2nd quarter with a punt back to the Toppers, but a Jake Evans interception ended the drive. However, the Admirals couldn’t capitalize on the turnover and punted away. After another Science Hill punt, the Admirals took over at the Topper 49.
A 33-yard Gavin Wilkinson to Jaden Gibbs connection helped setup a 3-yard Kyler Carter touchdown run, his third of the night. This put the score at 20-0 in favor Farragut with 3:59 left before half. After a Topper punt, a 45-yard interception return by Science Hill set them up with the ball at 8 yard line of the Admirals with :56 left before halftime. Three plays later, the Toppers punched it in from one yard out to make it 20-7 at the break.
It was a tale of two halves though.
The third quarter saw both teams traded punts twice to end the quarter. The fourth quarter started just as the third had, with a Farragut punt. The Science Hill offense found life in the fourth, driving the ball 78 yards on ten plays to find the end zone on a 16-yard run. Farragut still led 20-14 with 8:13 left to play. Another Farragut punt gave the Toppers the ball at their own 38-yard line. Two plays later, the Toppers competed a 67-yard screen pass that found the end zone, giving Science Hill their first lead of the game, 21-20.
The Admirals got the ball back at their own 24 with 6:15 left in the game, needing points. The Admirals embarked on a 13-play drive that saw 10 run plays help chew the clock and move the ball. The drive stalled out just inside the Hilltoppers 10 yard line, setting up a 4th and 9. Daniel Bethel was called into action, this time from 25 yards out. Bethel drilled the field goal attempt and gave the Admirals a 23-21 lead with 2:30 left in the game.
Science Hill took over at their own 15 and was looking to move quickly and get points. The Toppers were threatening as they marched down to the Farragut 43, but a Wyatt Lucas interception ended the hopes of the Toppers. The final bell sounded and the Admirals improved to 7-0 and 3-0 in the region after a 23-21 victory of Science Hill.
Farragut continues region play next week hosting Dobyns-Bennett at Bill Clabo Field, kickoff is set for 7:30. The Admirals will be looking to break a six game losing streak to the Indians that dates back to 2010.
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