Fulton and Livingston Academy will conclude their 2008 seasons friday at Livingston…The Falcons will miss the playoffs for the first time since 1993….Fulton is on a 3-game losing streak, and has averaged scoring only 8 points a game during the stretch…Fulton’s last losing season came in 1996 when the Falcons finished 4-7…Fulton has won all 3 prior meetings with the Wildcats, and holds a record of 12-5 against schools hailing from the mid-state…FHS has been a 2nd half team in 2008. Fulton is outscoring opponents 100-68 in the final 2 quarters…The Falcons have cut down on penalties this year. They average 4.2 penalties for 39 yards this year…Livingston Academy earned their first win of the 2008 season last week at Stone Memorial (28-0)…Despite the 1-8 record, LA is one of the most improved teams in region 2-3A.
Series History
Friday marks the fourth-ever meeting between Fulton and Livingston Academy. These two teams have combined to win 4 of the last 5 Class 3A state championships, with Fulton winning in 2003-2004, 2006, and Livingston Academy earning the title in 2005. The Falcons hold a 3-0 advantage in the all-time series. Fulton won the first meeting in 2005 at Fulton 18-7, and won in the mud at Livingston 54-0 two years ago. Fulton shut out the Wildcats 36-0 last year in Knoxville. The schools have met twice on the hardwood, with the Wildcats defeating Fulton in the first round of the 1997 TSSAA boy’s state basketball tournament, and Fulton winning in the first round of the 2008 tourney. This is the 18th time that the Falcons have faced a team hailing from the mid-state. Fulton has a record of 12-5 against teams from middle Tennessee. This will be only the fourth regular season meeting between Fulton and a mid-state school since 1959.
Last Meeting
Fulton concluded its 2007 regular season with a 36-0 victory over Livingston Academy on Senior Night at Bob Black Field. The Falcons overcame an over 25 minute deficit in time of possession, and only ran 25 total plays on offense. The FHS defense converted two Livingston Academy turnovers into scores in the first half.
The Falcons opened the scoring in the game when Derek Wilcox intercepted a Brannon McCoin pass and returned it for a 38-yard touchdown. Terrence Cobb added the second touchdown of the game on a 26-yard jaunt late in the first quarter.
Fulton increased the lead to 22-0 following the first of Ken Tyson’s 2 TDs. Tyson recorded a 4-yard scoring run on a wide receiver sweep. The defense struck again late in the 2nd quarter when Jabriel Siler stepped in front of a McCoin pass and returned it 38-yards to give Fulton a 30-0 lead at the half.
Despite only completing 2 of 6 passes for 16 yards FHS QB Jonathan Blair closed out the scoring with a 12-yard strike to Tyson mid-way through the 3rd period. The mercy rule went into effect and the Fulton defense recorded their 3rd shutout of 2007, and the 80th in school history. Linebacker Stefon Matthews led the defense with 9 tackles and 2 sacks.
2008 Wildcat Schedule (1-8)
Date Opponent Result
8/22 @Smith Co. L, 28-7
8/29 Trousdale Co. L, 35-0
9/5 @Kingston L, 21-0
9/19 Catholic L, 47-7
9/26 York Institute L, 28-21
10/3 @Austin-East L, 14-0
10/10 Scott L, 16-0
10/17 @Anderson Co. L, 42-14
10/24 @Stone Memorial W, 28-0
Fulton 2008 Statistical Leaders
Rushing Carries Yards TD
Dametrius Thomas 104 599 4
Marco Golliday 54 254 2
Receiving Catches Yards TD
Courtland Styles 30 365 6
Jemichael Williams 29 502 4
Passing Att/Comp Yards TD
Ben Winters 78/160 1093 13
Tackles Tackles -yd Sack
Quientest Vinson 73 6 0
Jemichael Williams 58 1 0
Antwan Hamilton 45 7.5 4
Cookeville Herald Citizen Article:
Livingston Academy (1-8, 1-5)
The Wildcats got off the snide last week with a big win against Stone Memorial 28-0. Livingston Academy now has a chance to finish the season strong against a depleted Fulton Falcons team on "Senior Night" on Halloween.
"The kids worked really hard," coach Bruce Lamb said. "They busted their tails during the game to get a win.
"Offensively we came out and ran the ball very well and everything seemed to click."
The offense produced the most points they have scored in a game this season and managed the clock by running the ball. Breaks also seemed to go Livingston's way as well, as they recovered the opening kickoff to set up a touchdown run.
"In the last two weeks we didn't have any breaks go our way," Lamb said. "It seemed like it was the first time in nine games we had a break go our way."
Coach Lamb said the Wildcats will have to limit big plays and manage the clock to keep the athletic Falcons off the field. Though both teams have been down this season and are already out of the playoffs, a win puts a better taste in their mouths going into winter workouts.
"If we can win two in a row it will be big momentum going into next season," Lamb said.
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