BY THE NUMBERS4 – Barger’s previous seasons with the Indians and their playoff appearances in that time. Sequatchie is 27-18 in that time and 1-4 in the postseason, the win coming against archrival Bledsoe County, Barger’s alma mater.5 – Times the Indians have failed to score in double digits in 45 games the last four years. They scored no fewer than 14 in a game last season, and the last time they were shut out was a 2008 playoff loss (45-0) to Smith County.43 – Freshmen and sophomores among Sequatchie County’s 64 players, with only eight seniors. The 21 freshmen know success. They went 7-1 in their middle school league, their only loss by 18-14 to South Pittsburg.SCHEDULEAug. 17 at York Institute, 8Aug. 24 at Meigs CountyAug. 31 at Grundy County,* 8Sept. 7 South Pittsburg, 8Sept. 14 Chattanooga Christian,* 8Sept. 21 Marion County, 8Sept. 28 at Bledsoe County,* 8Oct. 5 Whitwell, 8Oct. 12 Notre Dame*Oct. 26 Signal Mountain,* 7* District 7-AA gameGames start at 7:30 p.m. except where noted.
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY INDIANS
Coach: Chad Barger (Fifth year here, 38-38 in his seven years)
Stadium address: Highway 127, Dunlap, TN 37327
RECENT HISTORY
The Indians began last year with a three-game win streak, averaging 24.3 points per game, and sewed up another postseason entry with back-to-back wins over Whitwell and Notre Dame. They lost the final two games of the year, though, to Signal Mountain and then Harpeth to finish 7-4. Here’s a look at the regular-season win total for the last five years:
Season 1 5 10