Central coach Bryson Rosser during the first round of the 2019 Class 5A playoffs. (Photo: Tanner Walker)
Defending Class 5A state champion Central never lost the faith.
Not after unexpectedly dropping its final two games of the regular season.
Not after falling behind 14-0 to David Crocket after a lethargic start Friday in Knoxville in the first round of the playoffs.
The Bobcats (9-2) rallied for a 24-14 victory over the Pioneers (7-4), setting up a rematch with Gibbs in Round 2 next week at Central.
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