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Final is 28-27 Abingdon wins. That was too close to be comfortable.

West of 77. That is final.

in 2008 clintwood met franklin for state title, for coin toss, franklins captains carried jersey of  deceased player ... wave lost 28-20..fast forward 2014, patrick henrys captains carried jersey of deceased player..for coin toss .....wave lost 28-20.... just something to think about...

This Abingdon team should be proud of what they have done. From laughing stock to arguably #2 team in far SWVA is a serious improvement. To come out in their 1st playoff game a little unfocused, then regain focus and come roaring back, thats impressive. 

Thanks guys. Just got home...3:30a.m.  I am just sick.  We spotted them 14 points in the first qtr. They scored a TD and kicked off.  We fumbled the kickoff.  They scored.  They kicked off and we were having a decent return when a Bway player stripped the ball and returned it to about the 20.  They subsequently scored.  It was 21-0 with like 8 minutes to go in the 1st freaking qtr. We regained our composure somewhat and held them to a FG the rest of the first half.  We also scored a TD and ALMOST scored another right at the end of the half.  Halftime 24-7.  Came out of halftime pissed.  We outscored them 31-17 in the 2nd half and even took the lead.  We just needed to make a stop...just ONE stop....and we couldn't do it.  We were up 35-31 and had the ball first and goal at their 5.  We spread them out and hand off to Jordan 2 consecutive plays and he gained maybe a yard.  They have a really good D line.  3rd and goal from about the 4 and we throw a slant...incomplete.  Why in the world we didn't our QB for at least one of those downs I have no idea.  The film I saw on them showed they had a great dline on trap plays.  Sturgill is a great QB and will get even better and better as he gets older.  Anyway, we had to settle for the FG...AHS 38 Bway31.  They score another TD to tie it up and then later, with like 6 seconds left, kick a FG to take lead. 2.9 left on clock and they kickoff.  Our player just falls on it (squibb) and that leaves 1.4 seconds...amazing to me that it takes 1.5 seconds to fall on a ball.  Last play hail mary gets picked.  I will say this, that team was the worst holding team I have ever seen. I mean tragically horribly so.  I am sure that AHS probably held some tonight too.  But we had guys in the back field all night chasing their QB all over the place and from the stands you could easily, I MEAN EASILY see jerseys being pulled and yet not one single hold was called all night on either team. Not one. Nada. Zip. Zero. Zilch. It amazed me.  Would it have made a difference in the outcome?  I don't know but I know they wouldn't have completed as many passes as they did if the holds had been called and AHS would have had a ton more sacks.  Anyway, don't want to appear sourgrapes.  This was my sons final game of football, as it was for many other seniors. A sad night but I will tell my son when he gets home (whenever that will be...lol) that he and his teammates have been through a lot and they have a TON to be proud of.  Hopefully, they started something that future teams at AHS can finish.  Thanks again for the congrats from you guys.  Best of luck to all that are still playing! 

And I 3rd that !  Great season Abingdon,  I wish you could have won tonight,  but your program seems to be in good hands now and heading in the right direction !

2nd that!!! Great season Falcons!!! I thought after the comeback they were gonna pull it out and make some SWVA noise in 3A but Broadway knew they were there and that SWVA can play some football!!!

Man I'm glad that's over with!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Now back to Abingdon. Very proud of the Falcons tonight! Wish so much it would have ended different but a GREAT season and one to be very proud of. Nothing to hold your head down about this season. Wow what a difference a very good coaching staff can make. Of course the young men have worked very hard for this and now hopefully look forward to football in Falcon Town !
 
Congratulations to the whole Abingdon football community!!!!

Touchdown falcons 35-31

TD Falcons take the lead

The same Marion team that blew out Union, and defeated Abingdon, lost to Northwood, who in turn lost to Patrick Henry and Rural Retreat. PH lost to Tommy Walker, and Rural Retreat got beat by Holston, who allowed 72 points from Rye Cove.
 
Welcome to the Hogo. This is the same confusing mess of a District that went 4-2 against the SWD and 2-2 against the Mountain this year.

Contrary to what some people say, AHS defense is more physical than they have been in years. Outside of 4th qtr against Marion, the defense improved greatly from week to week. Sure, they have some weak spots but every team has some weak spots. Otherwise, nobody would score on anybody, right? I agree, AHS had better show up ready to go and I think they will. These seniors have taken a bunch of grief over the last 3 years and they want to leave some kind of mark and start something new at AHS. I'm probably being a little bit of a homer, I realize, but I love these kids and want nothing but the best for them. I've known these seniors since 4th grade and you won't find a better bunch of kids. Love fest over......time to whoop some butt!!

Thanks Bob I needed that this morning. We did get charter buses that are leaving at 11:30am Friday. Been out of town all weekend so thanks to everyone for the support you have shown for these kids. They are very good kids. This is all very new to them. The Marion game was a good slice of humble pie that was hard to swallow. They should be very focused this week. Good luck and Godspeed to everyone else 1A and 2A playoffs. Hoping us hicks give the rest of the state a run for their money from here on out!

Stripes after the Marion game
 

 
(I stole this from Sacco)

wet balls, carnival games(idk where that came from?) and whatever "additude" is. 
 
Right now I want to nominate this for thread of the year

I can't help but express the happiness this brings to our football community.  These seniors have been through a lot and have worked hard to make this happen.  They have fought more than just their on the field opponents over the past 4 years.  Very proud of these young men.  They know they have more work to do.  But, no one can ever take away what they've accomplished thus far.  Outside of the folks that try to make a mockery of AHS (southbound/falconman) this team deserves some respect and I hope they get it from the folks that know football. Congrats Falcons, congrats..

And here we go...Richlands posters can gang up on AHS folks but when its vice versa all of a sudden a foul was committed.  I have taken so much grief on this board from TONS of people..basically everybody that's not an AHS fan.....but when the tables are turned, the sky is falling.  Amazes me.   

Abingdon is finally playing a real football team for the first time since week 2.

Wait, wait, wait....Marion guys don't talk smack??  Uh, just about every thread that has to do with AHS involves some immature barb at AHS from you guys.  You guys talk plenty of smack.

How is that negative??? His spit probably knew more football than some of the hogo coaches do    

If you dont want to discuss your college that is fine. But be proud of your institution and your accomplishments, Kaplan University is a fine institution for someone like you.

I didn't know VHCC had dorms

Congrats to the Tazewell Dawgs--
 
I'm saying you won this one for Coach Mitchem--know he was there in spirit

Anytime you have a coach by the name of "Colobro" on the staff.....good things are going to happen.