Rough Senior Night for FHS: Wildcats rule Homecoming

Despite seeing his team endure more than its share of offensive struggles in its most recent outing, longtime Farragut High School football head coach Eddie Courtney remained upbeat.

“We have three games left and the key is that we’ll have to beat Hardin Valley and Maryville to make the playoffs,” Courtney said after his Ads came up on the short end of a 35-3 decision to Oak Ridge on FHS Homecoming Friday, Oct. 6, at Bill Clabo Field.

Farragut (2-5) has lost five straight games for the first time in a season since 2001.

The Admirals fell behind early as Oak Ridge (6-1) took the opening kickoff and engineered a 74-yard TD drive.

Farragut would answer on its opening possession when Ryan McCue kicked a 34-yard field goal.

The Admirals’ offense was far from anemic, at least in the first half. FHS moved the ball well, amassing more than 200 yards of total offense before halftime. The one bright spot was running back Wyatt Drummy, who had 112 yards on 20 carries for the game.

“He had a great night,” Courtney said. “He ran the ball well and picked up a lot of yards after contact.”