Fulton/Jefferson Co. Scrimmage Coverage

   The Fulton Falcons hosted their second scrimmage of the preseason on Tuesday night as the Jefferson Co. Patriots traveled from Dumplin Valley to Bob Black Field. The Falcons got lots of quality reps in the game like scrimmage against the Class 6A. Chaton Mobley and Dorian Williamson each scored two touchdowns as FHS racked up five rushing and one passing TD in the scrimmage. The defense was tough throughout the night, allowing Jeff Co. only one score.

Former Fulton PA announcer J.D. Vaughn filed this report for the Morristown Citizen-Tribune.

Fulton-Jeff Co. Scrimmage Coverage

Fulton concludes its preseason work on Friday night in the 57th annual KOC Kick-Off Classic as they take on the Campbell Co. Cougars at West High School. All the action begins at 7pm. Fulton will play in the fourth of five quarters in Friday's jamboree. 

Thursday, Aug. 11th, 7:00pm @ Hardin Valley Academy

Anderson Co.  vs. Powell

Gibbs vs. AE

Carter vs. The King's Academy

Hardin Valley Academy vs. Central

Friday, Aug. 12th, 7:00pm @ West High School

Halls vs. Lenoir City

Bearden vs. South-Doyle

West vs. Karns

Fulton vs. Campbell Co.

Farragut vs. Webb

Fulton To Host Scrimmage with Rhea Co. And Cookeville Tomorrow

The 2016 Fulton Falcons have completed their first week in full pads and will host powerhouses Rhea Co. and Cookeville for a scrimmage on the new turf at Bob Black Field on Friday at 7pm. The Falcons return five offensive and three defensive starters in 2016, which means there will be lots of new faces getting work for the Falcons. One of the major keys for Fulton this year will be the development of the offensive and defensive lines. The success of this year's team will likely be in their hands. The coaching staff should learn a lot about their team after the scrimmage. 

Fulton squared off with Rhea Co. in a scrimmage last year. The Golden Eagles have won 23 games the last two years, and have advanced to the Class 5A semifinals in both of those years. Rhea Co. is a tough and physical football team that will line up in a Power-T formation and look to grind out yardage. Expect the Golden Eagles to compete with Knox West and Oak Ridge for a trip to the Class 5A BlueCross Bowl. 

Cookeville finished 8-4 last year and advanced to the 2nd Round of the Class 6A playoffs where they were eliminated by Maryville. The Cavs play in one of the toughest 6A regions in the state, squaring off with Rutherford Co. powerhouses Oakland, Riverdale, Siegel, and Blackman. Expect Cookeville to bring a potent offense to Knoxville. The Cavs racked up over 600 yards of total offense in their Spring scrimmage against Franklin Co. 

Falcon fans should be familiar with the coaches of tomorrow's opponents. Rhea Co. coach Mark Pemberton was the coach at Catholic when the Falcons had their epic playoff battles with the Irish in 2005 and 2006. Cookeville's Jimmy Maynord was the HC at Smith Co. when the Falcons went to "The Hole" in the 2004 semifinals. 

Tomorrow's scrimmage will be a good indicator of where Fulton stands as they end week one of full pads practice. The Falcons will have a scrimmage versus Jefferson Co., and a Jamboree quarter with Campbell Co. before the opener with Morristown East on August 20. No matter the outcome tomorrow, Fulton will benefit from facing two fine football teams tomorrow.