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Trousdale County falls to Meigs County in Class 2A Semifinals




Trousdale County's Cameron Rankins reacts to the yellow jackets 16-13 loss to Meigs County Friday night.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County’s Cameron Rankins reacts to the yellow jackets 16-13 loss to Meigs County Friday night.Brett Berwager

The Trousdale County Yellow Jackets fell one win shy of the Class 2A state title game Friday night, falling 16-13 to Meigs County for the second year-in-a-row.

Friday’s game between the two Class 2A powers was the third year in-a-row meeting in the semifinals, with the Yellow Jackets last winning in 2018. 

“If you look at the last couple of years we knew tonight would be a tough battle,” Meigs County head coach Jason Fitzgerald. “If you look up and see all the tradition and history it can be overwhelming if you let it. Thankfully, we played these guys prior to tonight (2018 at TC). Their (tradition) could have been intimidating, but our kids were ready.”

Meigs County jumped out to a 10-0 lead at the break thanks in large part to Class 2A Mr. Football Finalist Will Meadows’ 125 first half yards and one touchdown. He routinely found open space, including his 58-yard touchdown scamper. 

Quarterback Logan Carroll put his team up 16-0 with just under 12 minutes left in the game giving Tiger fans the feeling of déjà vu as they saw a trip back to Cookeville in their future. 

Trousdale County's Jordan Pickett congratulates his teammates after their 16-13 loss to Meigs County.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County’s Jordan Pickett congratulates his teammates after their 16-13 loss to Meigs County.Brett Berwager

However, the Yellow Jackets refused to be pushed around and shutout at home. 

Cameron Rankins and the offense moved the ball mainly through the air on their next drive — their first extended drive of the game — driving 75 yards in nine plays, cutting their deficit to 16-6 with 7:46 left. After a Rankins 35-yard pass to Keenan Burnley to set the Jackets up inside the two, Satterfield called Rankins number for the short score. 

Following a forced punt on defense, Trousdale Co. marched 64 yards in nine plays, capped off by a Jordan Pickett 9-yard touchdown with 2:07 left, giving the Yellow Jacket faithful life. 

The Tigers recovered the ensuing onside kick, but were forced to punt after going 3-and-out, giving Trousdale the football at their own 8-yard line with 1:24 remaining. 

Unfortunately for the Yellow Jackets, their luck ran out as Meigs County forced an incomplete pass from Rankins on 4th-and-21. 

Trousdale County players console their teammate Makel Bilbrey after Friday night's state semifinal loss to Meigs County.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County players console their teammate Makel Bilbrey after Friday night’s state semifinal loss to Meigs County.Brett Berwager

“We made a lot of second half adjustments but it was just a little too late,” Trousdale County head coach Blake Satterfield said. “We ran out of time tonight. It’s a tough loss from the top down; administrators, coaches, players and our community — tonight is tough. Our kids showed what Yellow Jacket football is all about tonight.”

Meigs County running back Will Meadows finished with a game-high 225 rushing yards and one score.

The Tigers (14-0) will try and stop Peabody (13-0) from completing a Class 2A Three-Peat on Dec. 5 at 3 p.m. at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville. 

Trousdale County ends their season 11-3. 

Trousdale County fans stand for the National Anthem before Friday night's game.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County fans stand for the National Anthem before Friday night’s game.Brett Berwager

Meigs County prepares to take the field at Trousdale County High School Friday night.Brett Berwager

Meigs County prepares to take the field at Trousdale County High School Friday night.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County players take the field for Friday night's game against Meigs County.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County players take the field for Friday night’s game against Meigs County.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County players and coaches say a prayer together before kickoff.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County players and coaches say a prayer together before kickoff.Brett Berwager

Meigs County's Logan Carroll gets tackled as he attempts to gain a couple extra yards.Brett Berwager

Meigs County’s Logan Carroll gets tackled as he attempts to gain a couple extra yards.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County's Lucas Scruggs gets blocked by a couple Meigs County offensive lineman.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County’s Lucas Scruggs gets blocked by a couple Meigs County offensive lineman.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County's Cole Gregory gets congratulated along the sideline during the first quarter of Friday night's game against Meigs County.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County’s Cole Gregory gets congratulated along the sideline during the first quarter of Friday night’s game against Meigs County.Brett Berwager

Meigs County's Will Meadows breaks free through the Trousdale County defense for a first down.Brett Berwager

Meigs County’s Will Meadows breaks free through the Trousdale County defense for a first down.Brett Berwager

Meigs County quarterback Logan Carroll looks for running room against Trousdale County.Brett Berwager

Meigs County quarterback Logan Carroll looks for running room against Trousdale County.Brett Berwager

Meigs County's Logan Carroll gets tackled by Trousdale County's Keenan Burnley.Brett Berwager

Meigs County’s Logan Carroll gets tackled by Trousdale County’s Keenan Burnley.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County's Mason Basford tackles Meigs County's Will Meadows.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County’s Mason Basford tackles Meigs County’s Will Meadows.Brett Berwager

Meigs County quarterback Logan Carroll follows his lead blockers as he looks for running room.Brett Berwager

Meigs County quarterback Logan Carroll follows his lead blockers as he looks for running room.Brett Berwager

The Trousdale County defense swarms for a tackle on Meigs County's Logan Carroll.Brett Berwager

The Trousdale County defense swarms for a tackle on Meigs County’s Logan Carroll.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County's Keenan Burnley signals for a first down against Meigs County.Brett Berwager/Main Street Nashville

Trousdale County’s Keenan Burnley signals for a first down against Meigs County.Brett Berwager/Main Street Nashville

Trousdale County lines up to run an offensive play against Meigs County.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County lines up to run an offensive play against Meigs County.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County's Cameron Rankins gets tackled by Meigs County's Hunter Brown.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County’s Cameron Rankins gets tackled by Meigs County’s Hunter Brown.Brett Berwager

Meigs County's Cameron Huckabey begins to celebrate a long touchdown run by his teammate Will Meadows.Brett Berwager

Meigs County’s Cameron Huckabey begins to celebrate a long touchdown run by his teammate Will Meadows.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County Head Coach Blake Satterfield talks with Alex Ford during Friday night's game.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County Head Coach Blake Satterfield talks with Alex Ford during Friday night’s game.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County's Keenan Burnley gets a play call from head coach Blake Satterfield.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County’s Keenan Burnley gets a play call from head coach Blake Satterfield.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County prepares to run an offensive play Friday night against Meigs County.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County prepares to run an offensive play Friday night against Meigs County.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County's Keenan Burnley hands the football off to Cameron Rankins.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County’s Keenan Burnley hands the football off to Cameron Rankins.Brett Berwager

Meigs County's Logan Carroll hands the football off to running back Will Meadows.Brett Berwager

Meigs County’s Logan Carroll hands the football off to running back Will Meadows.Brett Berwager

Meigs County's Will Meadows dives for the pylon while attempting to score a touchdown Friday night.Brett Berwager

Meigs County’s Will Meadows dives for the pylon while attempting to score a touchdown Friday night.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County's Keenan Burnley catches a pass for a first down between two Meigs County defenders.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County’s Keenan Burnley catches a pass for a first down between two Meigs County defenders.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County players celebrate their first touchdown in the fourth quarter Friday night.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County players celebrate their first touchdown in the fourth quarter Friday night.Brett Berwager

Confetti drifts in the air after a Trousdale County touchdown.Brett Berwager

Confetti drifts in the air after a Trousdale County touchdown.Brett Berwager

Meigs County's Will Meadows looks to follow his lead blockers as Trousdale County defenders look to make the tackle.Brett Berwager

Meigs County’s Will Meadows looks to follow his lead blockers as Trousdale County defenders look to make the tackle.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County's Kasen Payne breaks through to help make the tackle on Meigs County's Will Meadows.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County’s Kasen Payne breaks through to help make the tackle on Meigs County’s Will Meadows.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County's Bryson Claiborne looks for running room down the sideline as he steps out of bounds.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County’s Bryson Claiborne looks for running room down the sideline as he steps out of bounds.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County's Cameron Rankins throws a pass during the fourth quarter Friday night.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County’s Cameron Rankins throws a pass during the fourth quarter Friday night.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County's Keenan Burnley looks to run out of bounds to stop the clock after making a catch.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County’s Keenan Burnley looks to run out of bounds to stop the clock after making a catch.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County's Alex Ford makes a catch for a first down against Meigs County.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County’s Alex Ford makes a catch for a first down against Meigs County.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County's Alex Ford runs for extra yardage after making a catch.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County’s Alex Ford runs for extra yardage after making a catch.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County's Jordan Pickett breaks free through the Meigs County defense for a touchdown.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County’s Jordan Pickett breaks free through the Meigs County defense for a touchdown.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County's Jordan Pickett celebrates a touchdown late in the fourth quarter.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County’s Jordan Pickett celebrates a touchdown late in the fourth quarter.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County defenders attempt to recover an onside kick against Meigs County.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County defenders attempt to recover an onside kick against Meigs County.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County and Meigs County players battle for the recovery of an onside kick.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County and Meigs County players battle for the recovery of an onside kick.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County and Meigs County players both celebrate recovering an onside kick. Meigs County would be granted possession and go on to win 16-13 over Trousdale County.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County and Meigs County players both celebrate recovering an onside kick. Meigs County would be granted possession and go on to win 16-13 over Trousdale County.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County cheerleaders cheer on the yellow jackets Friday night.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County cheerleaders cheer on the yellow jackets Friday night.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County's Cameron Rankins runs with the football while attempting to pick up a first down.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County’s Cameron Rankins runs with the football while attempting to pick up a first down.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County's Jordan Pickett breaks a couple tackles by Meigs County defenders to pick up a first down and keep their drive alive late in the fourth quarter.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County’s Jordan Pickett breaks a couple tackles by Meigs County defenders to pick up a first down and keep their drive alive late in the fourth quarter.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County's Alex Ford attempts to catch a desperation pass against Meigs County defenders on fourth and long late in the fourth quarter.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County’s Alex Ford attempts to catch a desperation pass against Meigs County defenders on fourth and long late in the fourth quarter.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County's Alex Ford lies on the field as Meigs County players begin to celebrate the incomplition that sealed the victory Friday night.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County’s Alex Ford lies on the field as Meigs County players begin to celebrate the incomplition that sealed the victory Friday night.Brett Berwager

Meigs County and Trousdale County players shake hands at the end of Friday night's state semifinal.Brett Berwager

Meigs County and Trousdale County players shake hands at the end of Friday night’s state semifinal.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County head coach Blake Satterfield talks with his team after the yellow jackets season ended to Meigs County Friday night.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County head coach Blake Satterfield talks with his team after the yellow jackets season ended to Meigs County Friday night.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County's Mason Basford and his teammates kneel on the field after Friday night's defeat to Meigs County.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County’s Mason Basford and his teammates kneel on the field after Friday night’s defeat to Meigs County.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County's Jayden Hicks, right, tears up as he hugs his teammate Jordan Pickett.Brett Berwager

Trousdale County’s Jayden Hicks, right, tears up as he hugs his teammate Jordan Pickett.Brett Berwager

 

 

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