Farragut will have to wait until Saturday morning to see if its season will continue.

Maryville scored six touchdowns in the first half en route to a 49-14 win over Farragut on Thursday night at Jim Renfro Stadium.

It was the Rebels’ 25th straight win overall and 98th in a row in district play, and it was Quarles’ 218th victory. The most poignant numbers, though, were on the halftime stat sheet. After two quarters, the Rebels had 42 points, and the Admirals had just 42 offensive yards.

Farragut running back Tanner Thomas finished with 126 yards and two touchdowns, but 86 of those yards and both scores came after halftime

The Rebels were forced to punt on their opening drive, but scored touchdowns on their next six possessions. Kelby Brock caught a 49-yard pass from Tyler Vaught to start the scoring, and Austin Ensley and Bryce Miller connected for touchdown passes of 22 and 16 yards.

Dylan Shinsky (1 yard) and Christian Markham (4) scored on rushes in the second quarter, sandwiching a 23-yard interception return by Cameron Russell. Russell’s score marked Maryville’s fifth straight game with a defensive touchdown.

Farragut finished the regular season firmly on the playoff bubble. If the TSSAA includes the Admirals when it announces its 32-team playoff field on Saturday morning, Farragut could very well face Maryville in the first round.

“If they give us the opportunity to accomplish one of our goals, to make the playoffs, we’ll be excited about it,” Farragut coach Eddie Courtney said. “We’ll take the shot if we get a chance at it.”

 

 

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