The Tellico Bears will look to win their first game on the road in 2012, as they head to Rockwood to face the Tigers. After a slow start the Tigers are back to .500 and have bounced back to fourth place in this week's East Tennessee Sports Writer's Poll.

The Bears have had a tough schedule so far, but have played well at times. Last week was a hard game against Grace Christian. Nevertheless, this is a winnable game. 

Here is how Tellico can do it: Just tackle the ball carrier. So many times this year Tellico has found itself in good position to make plays and win games. Too many times though, giving up the big play has come back to haunt the Bears.

If the Bears can make sure to handle plays and come up with stops when they need to, they can come out on top.

Garret Reno, Bryce Carter, and Devon Collier must make tackles. I have no doubt the Tellico offense can score. The offense has improved drastically over the course of the year as far as execution and understanding of the new play book.

Rockwood can and has turned the ball over a lot this year. Make some plays on defense and this could be a steal for the Bears on the road. With just three games left on the season the Bears need this win. It's a district game and if they can win on Friday, maybe that confidence leads to a few more. A record of 4-6 can get you into the playoffs, but you will need some help.

Adam Reece and Zach Strickland can make enough plays to win, but the defense will need to shine on Friday night. Don't be suprised if the boys from Tellico Plains pull off the upset.