Friday’s match-up between Fulton and Kingston could very well be a pre-playoff playoff game. The winner will pick up an all-important 3rd region win, and the loser will likely need to pick up a win over Catholic or A-E to stay in the playoff hunt…The Falcons come into friday’s game on a 3-game winning streak, following a 35-17 win at Scott…The Fulton offense racked up a season high 451 yards against the Highlanders… The Falcons have averaged 35 points a game during this winning streak…Fulton is 2-1 in Region 2-3A play this year…The Falcons are hoping to keep a streak of 15 consecutive playoff appearances alive…Fulton leads the all-time series with Kingston 8-6, and has won the last 7 meetings…This marks the 3rd consecutive year that Kingston has come into the Fulton game with a 5-1 record. 
Fulton vs. Kingston- The Series
The Fulton Falcons and Kingston Yellow Jackets meet for the 15th time at Dr. Nat Sugarman Field. The Fulton leads the all-time series 8-6, but the Jackets have won 5 of the 8 games played in Kingston. Fulton has won the last seven games in the series, and the last three games played in Roane Co.. The Falcons lost the first 5 games in the series before QB Chuck Wilson and RB DeMarcus Fine led the Falcons to an emotional 52-29 victory in 1999. The teams have met in the post-season on three occasions, dating back to the schools’ first meeting in 1988. The Yellow Jackets rallied to defeat the upset-minded Falcons 13-12 in that meeting. Kingston has won all three playoff meetings. The Yellow Jackets have made 22 playoff appearances, winning the state championship in 1973. Coach Vic King is in his 23rd season as the head coach of the Yellow Jackets; holding a 177-81 record (68.6 winning %).
Last Meeting- FHS 34 Kingston 2
Fulton took advantage of 5 Kingston turnovers and a career night from QB Jonathan Blair to defeat the visiting Yellow Jackets 34-2 at Bob Black Field. Blair connected on 11 of 18 passes and threw for a career-high 236 yards and 3 TDs. Vic Smith and Derrick Humphrey both had big nights catching passes from Blair. Smith had 4 catches for 123 yards and 2 touchdowns, including an 81-yard bomb from Blair in the 2nd quarter. Humphrey began Fulton’s 18-point scoring barrage in the 4th quarter with a 39-yard TD catch. He finished with 3 catches for 94 yards. Fulton’s running game struggled against Kingston, netting only 6 total yards. Terrence Cobb rushed 15 times for 42 yards to lead the effort. For the night, Fulton gained 8 first downs and 242 total yards, both season lows.
The Fulton defense displayed a bend but don’t break philosophy on the night. The Falcons allowed Kingston to gain 183 yards rushing, but forced 5 turnovers to stop potential Kingston scoring drives. Yellow Jacket RB James Sams carried the ball 18 times for 133 yards. Bubba Stokes recorded a season high 18 tackles for Fulton. The Falcons would have recorded their 3rd shutout of the year, except for a safety called against Fulton following a blocking in the back penalty called near the end zone during a Ken Tyson interception return. Tyson recorded two interceptions on the night.
2008 Yellow Jacket Schedule (5-1)
Date Opponent Result
8/29 @Harriman W, 20-18
9/5 Livingston Academy W, 21-0
9/12 Rockwood W, 21-0
9/19 Anderson Co. L, 24-17 (2OT)
9/26 Oliver Springs W, 34-8
10/3 @Stone Memorial W, 41-14
Kingston in the News:
Anderson nips Kingston in two overtimes, 24-17
In a football game that left virtually every fan entertained - even if a few left unhappy - Anderson County High School defeated Kingston Friday night, 24-17, in two overtimes. The game ended dramatically after Justin Ellis of Anderson County recovered a Kingston fumble on third down in the second overtime.
In the first overtime, senior tailback James Sams scored on a 10-yard reception from Francis on the first play to put Kingston up 17-10. Anderson County faced fourth down on its possession, but Paul Longmire threw to Chad Coleman to tie the score.
JN Young caught a touchdown pass on first down for Anderson County in the second overtime.
Kingston runs past Rockwood 21-0
Kingston set the tone early, driving 71 yards on 10 plays and burning more than five minutes off the clock. Three backs touched the ball, including Riddick, who picked up 44 yards and a 4-yard score. Andrew Spellman's kick made it 7-0 in the first quarter. The Yellow Jackets (3-0, 2-0 Region 2-3A) rolled up 235 yards on the ground led by senior James Sams, who had a game-high 116 yards on 19 carries.
Poll Watching
Poll Fulton Kingston
Earl Nall----6----16
Sonny Moore---4---17
Massey------78----103
The Sonny Moore poll has Fulton listed as the number 40 team in the entire state of Tennessee. Kingston is the number 105 team in the state. The Falcons have never ended the season at number one according to AP. Here is how the Falcons have fared in the final polls.
Thomas PrepXtra Player of the Week
Sophomore RB Dametrius Thomas had a career night last week against Scott. Thomas rushed for 194 yards and two touchdowns against the Highlanders. For his efforts, Thomas was named as the Offensive player of the week by prepxtra.com and WBIR-TV. Thomas is the third Falcon to earn a player of the week nomination and first to win this weekly honor. Shaquan Andrews was a defensive player of the week nominee from WBIR last week, and Quintest Vinson was nominated for defensive player of the week by PrepXtra following the Tyner game.
Fulton 2008 Statistical Leaders
Rushing
Dametrius Thomas 63 for 441 yds, 4TDs
Marco Golliday 51 for 249 yds, 2 TDs
Receiving
Courtland Styles 25 rec 283 yds, 5 TDs
Jemichael Williams 19 rec 354 yds, 2 TDs
Passing
Ben Winters 55/105 att 767 yards, 10 TDs
Tackles
Quintest Vinson 51
Jemichael Williams 36
Antonio Barfield 31, 2 Sacks
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