MBA Defeats Ensworth for 2014 State Championship
One of the most exciting and memorable seasons in MBA Football history concluded on Thursday night with MBA earning a 10-7 victory over Ensworth High School in the Blue Cross Blue Shield Bowl at Tennessee Tech University. With an enormous student section and a determined squad of players, the MBA community shone brightly.
For a team that set a school record for points per game (since 1927), this night was highlighted by an inspired defensive effort that held an explosive Ensworth offense that had averaged 39.6 points per game to just 7.
MBA capitalized on an interception by defensive MVP Luke Bullock in the first quarter that led to a 3 yard touchdown grab by sophomore tailback Ty Chandler from the game's offensive MVP senior quarterback Cole Euverard. MBA had a number of chances to increase the lead in the first half, but the Ensworth defense stayed solid to hold the Big Red lead to just 7 at the halftime break.
In the third quarterback, MBA forced another Ensworth turnover deep in their own territory that led to a 27 yard field goal by senior Davis Luster. The Tigers rallied in the fourth quarter to produce their own touchdown with 9 minutes to go. The offense was able to earn a few first downs and drain precious time off the clock on the ensuing drive, but ultimately had to punt the ball back to the Tigers.
Ensworth was able to drive the ball into MBA territory on the last drive, but their last second field goal sailed wide right as MBA was able to capture their first state title since 2007.
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For a team that set a school record for points per game (since 1927), this night was highlighted by an inspired defensive effort that held an explosive Ensworth offense that had averaged 39.6 points per game to just 7.
MBA capitalized on an interception by defensive MVP Luke Bullock in the first quarter that led to a 3 yard touchdown grab by sophomore tailback Ty Chandler from the game's offensive MVP senior quarterback Cole Euverard. MBA had a number of chances to increase the lead in the first half, but the Ensworth defense stayed solid to hold the Big Red lead to just 7 at the halftime break.
In the third quarterback, MBA forced another Ensworth turnover deep in their own territory that led to a 27 yard field goal by senior Davis Luster. The Tigers rallied in the fourth quarter to produce their own touchdown with 9 minutes to go. The offense was able to earn a few first downs and drain precious time off the clock on the ensuing drive, but ultimately had to punt the ball back to the Tigers.
Ensworth was able to drive the ball into MBA territory on the last drive, but their last second field goal sailed wide right as MBA was able to capture their first state title since 2007.
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