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Mustangs vs. Etowah II 2002 (Playoffs)Mustangs 14 Etowah 12 The Loudon Mustangs (9-1) defeated the Etowah Knights (8-2) in week six by a score of 8-0. Everyone expected a close game in the rematch. #10 Dain McNabb bulled in from the 3 yd line. The score was tied 6-6 at the half. The Knights scored on a 63-yd scamper to go up 12-6 in the 3rd period. Midway through the 4th quarter, the Loudon offense put together a sustained drive capped off by a one yard plunge to pay dirt by #30 Tommy Brown. The ever-important extra points were added by #10 Dain McNabb to give the Mustangs the lead 14-12. Loudon kicked-off to Etowah, the Knight offense marched down the field all the way to the 20-yard line. #44 Caleb Giles was injured on the previous play. For precautionary measures an ambulance was called, Caleb was taken to the hospital (neck injury). Caleb was later treated and released from a local hospital. The game was delayed about 45 minutes, would the Knights keep the momentum? On the first play, the Loudon defense delivered a sack for -10 yds. Second down yielded the same result, a -10 yd loss. On the third play, #21 Isaac Peters picked off a pass to seal the win. Final score 14-12, The Big Red! The Loudon Mustangs (10-1) go on to the “Big Show” and have a rematch against Riceville (11-0) who handed the ‘Stangs their only loss this season in week one, 6-0 in over time. The Mustangs are the standing league champions, winning 3 out of the last 4 crowns. Offensive MVP: #30 Tommy Brown (10 carries for 45 yds, (1) TD, and (4)
tackles) #10 Dain McNabb: 19 carries for 115 yds, (1) TD, (1) 2-pt conv.
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