The Finch Who Stole Christmas

Rebel pooch kick thing of beauty; Koontz comes home

By Stefan Cooper
Editor
Blount Press Row

Maryville receiver Cody Carroll locks up with an unidentified Tornado. Photo by Brandon Shinn

It’s the trick play few will recognize as such, but it was definitely one of George Quarles’ more masterful strokes.

Maryville quarterback Nick Myers wedged himself into the end zone from a yard away to give the Rebels a 28-24 lead with five minutes to play in Sunday’s ESPN2 nationally televised contest with Alcoa on Sunday at Shields Stadium.