East Tennessee high school football was again well-represented at the TSSAA Blue Cross Bowl in Murfreesboro this past weekend.

Perennial prep pigskin powerhouses Maryville, Alcoa and Fulton each made repeat appearances in their respective state title games with both Blount County schools bringing home their fourth consecutive state championship trophies.

In winning their 60th game in a row, the Class 4A Red Rebels put on a vintage Maryville performance to collect  a 28-13 win over Maplewood.

Head Coach George Quarles’ Red Rebels have not lost a football game since the semifinal round of the 2003 state playoffs. Maryville has not lost a regular season contest since 2001.

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