July 19, 2008

KNOXVILLE, TN – Reese Browning was named Most Valuable Player after leading Farragut High School to at 22-21 victory in the adidas 7on7 championship game. By finishing one and two, the Admirals and runner-up Greenville High School advance to the 7on7 National Championship in Atlanta July 30-31.

The adidas 7on7 tournament held at Tennessee featured 20 teams. The final four teams were Boyle County High School, DW Daniel High School, Farragut High School and Greenville High School. A full participant list is available upon request.

“I'm really proud of our team and the effort they showed today. We had an older veteran group last year that finished second in this adidas 7on7 and our young players set a goal of winning it this year,” said Farragut High School Head Coach Eddie Courtney. “We were fortunate to represent Farragut at the University of Tennessee last year and the National Championship and we are looking forward to doing that again this year in Atlanta"

More than 200 teams across the nation will compete in the adidas 7on7 Football Tournament this summer, which has become a proving ground for young football players and a hot bed for college scouts. The tournament allows skill position players to refine their timing and teamwork before their high school season begins and helps players stay in shape year round through competitive playing and conditioning.

“We played at the adidas 7on7 last year and finished second. We set a goal to win it and we had a great day,” said Farragut High School Quarterback Reese Browning. “The whole team played real well, especially our defense and wide-receivers. We are very excited for the adidas 7on7 National Championship.”

The Tennessee adidas 7on7 was the fifth and final 7on7 regional tournament of the summer. Previous tournaments this summer were held at Loyola Marymount University (Los Angeles), University of Notre Dame (South Bend), University of Central Florida (Orlando), and Texas A&M (College Station.) The top two teams from each region will advance to the national championship in Atlanta, Ga. July 30-31.

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Maryville College Football hosted the 2008 East Tennessee Perimeter Passing Day Saturday. Twenty-five high schools participated in the event, which matched teams up into pools and allowed each to practice their passing game for the upcoming season.

Knoxville area schools included Alcoa, Greenback, Heritage, Loudon, Lenoir City, Clinton, South-Doyle, Grace Christian Academy, Greeneville, Seymour, Campbell County, McMinn Central, McMinn County, Claiborne County, Sunbright, Oakdale, and Knox Central. Other Tennessee schools include Cleveland, David Brainerd Christian School, Notre Dame, Chattanooga Central, Baylor, Father Ryan, and Upperman. Our Lady of Mercy from Georgia was be in attendance.

The event has been organized in memory of Cody Bowers, a Maryville College football coach and alumnus who died tragically this fall.