BY CALEB JARREAU FOUNTAIN CITY — Halls head coach Brent Hughes found himself yelling “jumbo” several times Thursday night. The package brings in extra blockers and resembles a Wing-T-esque formation. The formation found the Red Devils success … [Read more...]
Last-second FG lifts Maryville Rebels to a 24-21 upset win over previously unbeaten Alcoa
BY CALEB JARREAU ALCOA — It may have been Maryville High School freshman quarterback Will Jones’ first time playing in the rivalry game against Alcoa on Friday, but he is all too familiar with it. Jones watched his older brother, … [Read more...]
Anderson County Lady Mavs win 1-0 over Gibbs in Region 2-AA Region Championship; Both Advance to Saturday’s Sectionals
BY CALEB JARREAU CLINTON — The Anderson County girls' soccer team won a hard-fought contest over Gibbs on Thursday night, clinching the Region 2-AA Championship with a 1-0 victory. The win, though, is just another step toward the state tournament … [Read more...]
Dobyns-Bennett’s win at William Blount in Week 9 delivers serious blow to Govs’ postseason hopes
BY CALEB JARREAU MARYVILLE — William Blount is chasing its first playoff appearance since 2019 and needed a win on Friday night against Dobyns-Bennett to sure up a shot at the playoffs. Instead, the Govs fell 46-21 on their home turf, … [Read more...]
Gibbs defeats Carter 34-21, Eagles remain undefeated in region play
BY CALEB JARREAU It wasn’t the cleanest performance from Gibbs on its home turf, but the Eagles were able to pull out a 34-21 win over Carter on Friday night. Gibbs (6-1, 3-0 Region 2-4A) ended the night with four turnovers — not counting a … [Read more...]
NICK MOOG, ANDERSON COUNTY continue Mavs’ run of wins over Clinton with 28-14 final Thursday night
BY CALEB JARREAU CLINTON — Anderson County hasn’t lost to Clinton since 2009. The Mavericks weren’t going to let that streak end on Thursday night. Anderson County came away with the 28-14 win on Thursday night at Dragon Field in the … [Read more...]
Anderson County wins 37th consecutive region game; Mavericks knock off host Carter 49-0
BY CALEB JARREAU STRAWBERRY PLAINS — Members from the Anderson County High School football team sprinted over to get their picture taken in front of a sign on Carter’s sideline. The sign read “Our house.” The Mavericks traveled to … [Read more...]
Early miscues don’t bite Bearden too hard; Bulldogs cruise past Hardin Valley, 41-9
Jaheim Merriweather sat on the Bearden sideline eating nachos on Friday night. The Purdue commit and Bulldog running back rolled his ankle on the first play of the game against Hardin Valley. If he had to, Merriweather could have come back … [Read more...]
Halls Red Devils (4-0) win battle of unbeatens with Hardin Valley with resounding 31-0 victory
BY CALEB JARREAU Amari Lethgo gathered his offense under the tent after Halls’ first drive on Friday night against Hardin Valley. The drive stalled out at the Hawks’ 39 after a penalty. Lethgo was fired up while talking to his offense. He felt … [Read more...]
William Blount wins the Battle of the Bell, 29-28, over Heritage; Govs 3-0 for the first time since 2007
BY CALEB JARREAU MARYVILLE — The William Blount football team gathered in front of the band before the school's Alma Mater was played Friday night. Head coach Robert Reeves stood in the center of the scrum, smiling with his arms around … [Read more...]