BY CALEB JARREAU ALCOA, Tenn. — Alcoa head coach Brian Nix had a clear message for his team. He made sure his team knew how special Friday night was. … [Read more...]
West Rebels prove a point in 35-8 win over Halls in Class 5A second-round win
BY CALEB JARREAU There was no need for a motivational speech — Friday night was personal for West. The Rebels had heard about how Halls “exposed” them during their regular-season matchup, which ended in an overtime win for West. Not even the … [Read more...]
Halls earns first postseason win since 2020; downs Morristown West in Class 5A playoffs
BY CALEB JARREAU MORRISTOWN — Halls head coach Brent Hughes roamed Burke-Toney Stadium, hat in his right hand and water running down his back. Hughes hugged anyone he could, whether it be coaches, players or administration. That water — dumped … [Read more...]
Terrion Thomas, Grace Christian (8-0) run past Webb School of Knoxville, 24-19
BY CALEB JARREAU It wasn’t a normal week of preparation for Terrion Thomas. The Grace Christian Academy running back was under the weather. You would never know by his performance on Friday night against Webb. … [Read more...]
Lenoir City fends off late Clinton rally attempt in 15-14 victory
BY CALEB JARREAU CLINTON — Lenoir City’s sideline poured onto the field, embracing its defense that just secured a 15-14 victory. When it needed it most, the Panther defense was there to get a stop at Dragon Stadium. … [Read more...]
Webb Spartans survive in OT with 27-21 win over visiting CAK
BY CALEB JARREAU Hal Niendorff stood inside David Meske Stadium on Friday night, taking in Webb School of Knoxville’s 27-21 overtime victory over CAK that had just gone final. Then, he saw his head coach Don Mahoney. The two embraced before … [Read more...]
Halls capitalizes on Carter first-half mistakes to post 35-19 win and third consecutive victory
BY CALEB JARREAU Halls head coach Brent Hughes couldn’t hide his emotion. His defense had dominated Carter on Thursday night, holding the Hornets scoreless in the first half and giving up just 37 yards on the ground. So when Carson Pearce came … [Read more...]
Waylon LaRue, Anderson County trounce Bearden, 35-18, in Week 3
BY CALEB JARREAU CLINTON — Waylon LaRue waited his turn to carry the responsibility of being Anderson County's starting running back. The 5-foot-9 senior was buried behind talented running backs like Nick Moog and Gavin Noe. It meant great … [Read more...]
Fourth-down touchdown passes help Karns Beavers down rival Hardin Valley Academy, 29-14
BY CALEB JARREAU Karns quarterback Austin Slover knew what he was getting himself into Friday night. … [Read more...]
JAMBOREE REPORT — Night Two of the 2024 KOC KickOff Classic Knoxville Football Jamboree (at Gibbs)
BY CALEB JARREAU CORRYTON — Just after some thunderstorms passed through Knox County on Friday night, Halls quarterback Amari Lethgo got the fireworks started on night two of the 2024 KOC Kickoff Classic. Lethgo tossed a 53-yard pass to Brody … [Read more...]