Independence’s Scott Blade was named the Tennessee Titans high school football coach of the year Thursday, less than a week after helping the Eagles capture their first football state title in school history.
Independence coach Scott Blade was named the Tennessee Titans coach of the year for the second time in his career Thursday.
“I am humbled and honored to receive this award,” Blade said in a statement. “I am blessed to have had the opportunity to work with a tremendous coaching staff and support group. The team came together and played like no other I’ve coached. I will forever remember this group of guys as a team that was all in.”
Blade led Independence to a dominant 15-0 season, helping the Eagles capture the Class 5A state title with a 49-14 win over Sevier County last Friday.
He helped established a dominant offense that outscored opponents 641-171 and a stingy defense that gave up 20 points or more just once on the season.
Thursday marked the second time Blade was named the coach of the year. He received the honor in 2008 when he helped lead Hillsboro to the Class 4A state title.
He is the only coach to receive the honor twice.
Blade will be recognized on at Nissan field on Dec. 27 when the Titans host the Texans.