Alcoa, Maryville in finals
sports@thedailytimes.comOriginally published: November 28. 2009 3:01AM
Last modified: November 27. 2009 11:03PM
The Alcoa and Maryville football teams are on the way to the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association football championships -- yet again.
The Rebels defeated Murfreesboro Riverdale, 42-30, within the friendly confines of Shields Stadium on Friday night, completing an unexpected domination of Class 6A and a chance to play for the title on Dec. 5 in Cookeville.
Maryville (13-1) will be making its sixth consecutive trip to the state title game.
Alcoa, meanwhile, took to the road Friday and extended its unbeaten streak with a 34-7 victory over Elizabethton.
In addition, Tornado running back Jaron Toney broke the state record for rushing touchdowns in a single season in the first quarter at Elizabethton.
Alcoa (14-0) will now contend for the Class 3A state title on Dec. 4 in Cookeville.
A win would give Alcoa an unprecedented six straight state championships.
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