Tribe, Hilltoppers meet with Big 7 title on the line

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October 31st, 2014 12:00 pm by Dave Ongie

The landscape beneath the feet of 6A football teams across the state of Tennessee is getting ready to shift dramatically with a new playoff system on tap for next season.

But tonight, on All Hallow's Eve, Dobyns-Bennett and Science Hill find themselves standing on familiar ground.

Week 10, Indians vs. Hilltoppers, Big 7 Conference title up for grabs.

"It's always exciting to play Science Hill, especially with a conference title on the line," D-B coach Graham Clark said. "They're obviously a very talented football team, but we're excited about our football team, too."

Both teams have plenty to be proud of this season. The Indians (8-1, 5-0) have knocked off plenty of quality opponents, as have the Hilltoppers (8-1, 5-0).

But in both Kingsport and Johnson City, one game looms larger than the rest, and after Science Hill managed to end a 19-game losing streak to Dobyns-Bennett by scoring a 35-24 victory at J. Fred Johnson Stadium a year ago, the Tribe will be looking to reassert its dominance tonight.

But Clark doesn't believe his players will be consumed with a desire for revenge when the Indians descend upon Kermit Tipton Stadium.

"Kids have very short memories," Clark said. "They have much shorter memories than we do. They're able to go to the next play, the next game and move on.

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Tribe, Hilltoppers meet with Big 7 title on the line