Here are the top five surprising results from last week’s high school football action in the Greater Chattanooga:
1. Boyd Buchanan’s second-half domination: Before Gary Rankin arrived at Buccaneer Trail, Boyd Buchanan had just two previous undefeated regular seasons. Now, in Rankin’s third year at the helm, the Bucs have posted back-to-back 10-0 regular season finishes.
One of Division II-AA’s top programs turned in an incredible second half in last week’s 51-21 home victory over Knoxville Grace. After trailing 14-9 at halftime, Boyd Buchanan struck for 28 points in the third quarter.
David Green showcased why he is a contender for the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football award as the junior handled 10 carries for 163 yards and two scores to go along with a 65-yard kick return and a team-leading 12 tackles. Green was part of a six-headed rushing attack that piled up 367 yards on 33 carries.
The Buccaneers defense was dominant in the final half as K’Leb Crowder had a pick-six, Xavier Embry had a fumble return and interception and Sabastian Jones also had a pick. Brodie Lowe was also strong with nine tackles, while Ty Binford forced a fumble and Mason Bates had seven stops and a tackle for loss.