ACHS finishes flag football season with 8-2 region record
The first season of the Knox County Flag Football League has concluded, and the Anderson County Lady Mavericks ended their inaugural campaign on a high note.
Anderson County (10-2 overall, 8-2 in region play) closed out the regular season with two wins at Eddie Courtney Stadium in Farragut on Monday, Nov. 9.
The Lady Mavericks defeated Austin-East 18-6 before topping host Farragut 27-12.
Defense has been the Lady Mavericks’ hallmark all season, and the final week was no exception.
Anderson County possibly made league history against Austin-East when Ava Wilson tackled a Lady Roadrunners player in her own end zone for a safety.
“I think that’s the first time anybody has ever done that in this league,” Anderson County Coach Jonathan Cotton said.
Defensive coordinator Ryan Moog received praise from Cotton for crafting a scheme that helped the team succeed.
“Coach Ryan Moog has done such a great job,” Cotton said.
“I had him coach the defense, and he came up with a system that the girls could understand,” he said.
Offensively, starting quarterback Keianna Gillum missed the game against Austin-East.
She was replaced by freshman Izzy Auilisio, who managed to lead the team’s offense effectively.
Gillum returned for the Farragut game and threw four touchdown passes, including one to Sophie Crumpley, marking her first touchdown reception of the season.
Bralee Hall, Chloe Freeman, and Kaycee Baldwin also made key receptions throughout the night, helping the Lady Mavericks finish their season with momentum and pride.
