Closing out the 70's in Style...
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Having come so close they could taste a championship as
state runner-up in '77, the 1978 Rebels closed the 70's in
style. With yet another impressive total package, the
Rebels steam rolled the competition, averaging 32 points
per contest, while only giving up an average 8 points per
contest.
The Rebels were stingy on defense, blanking 4 of the 14
teams they faced and only allowing 7 or less points in 8 of
those 14 contests.
Along the way, the Rebel offense pounded rivals Kingston,
Heritage, Loudon and Powell, outscoring the quartet
164-34. Alcoa would make it a closer contest, but would
still fall 21-14.
In fact, the 78 Rebel squad is in the top 7 in total scoring in
the history of Maryville football with 450 points.
The Rebels capped off a stellar campaign just as they had
2 years previous, with another defeat of perrennial
powerhouse and private school, Brentwood Academy. MHS
enjoys status in a very elite club in being one of the only
teams in the TSSAA to maintain a winning record against
Brentwood Academy.
The '78 squad also had its share of big names. Mike
Casteel and Ricky Maples led the team and were aided by
Ronnie Irwin, David Reed, Kenny Unker, 3rd generation
Rebel Kent Kyle, Don White and Mike Nelson.
The undefeated 1978 Red Rebel squad will always be
remembered for the complete package the team brought to
the field every game and their dominating play, both on
offense and defense.
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