Elijah Young continues to work himself into a better situation. The South-Doyle football star's commitment to play football Tuesday for Missouri ensured the rising senior a spot on an SEC roster for 2020. But more than that, it … [Read more...]
SPRING WRAP-UP: Austin-East needs numbers boost for future success
Austin-East coach Jeff Phillips faces a stiff challenge in the 2019 football season. He’s seen a decline in roster numbers over the past couple years, and it was never more apparent than during spring practices May 6-24. Phillips had 23 players … [Read more...]
What We Learned: Tennessee Future Stars (2019 games)
BY JESSE SMITHEY CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -- If Tommy Winton taught us anything last season, it's this: freshmen are not only going to start playing earlier and often in the high school ranks, they're going to start making bigger and … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: 2019 Tennessee Future Stars (Seventh Grade)
CLARKSVILLE -- Check out these images from Danny Parker from Saturday's 7th Grade Tennessee Football Future Stars football game at Austin Peay. All images are sponsored by Wes Whitehead of FirstBank Mortgage. Let him help you through your next … [Read more...]
Maryville guard Joe Anderson commits to Furman Basketball
Joe Anderson must not have been able to hold the news in any longer. Most recruits take to social media during the day or maybe at prime time hours to share the news about their college verbal commitments. Not Anderson. No, he stealthily … [Read more...]
SPRING WRAP-UP: South-Doyle Cherokees return 20 starters for 2019
There was plenty of optimism when South-Doyle came out of spring football in mid-May, and for good reason. Ten starters from the 2018 team return on both sides of the ball. The only fulltime starter gone is Ton’Quez Ball, who played wide receiver … [Read more...]
SPRING WRAP-UP: Powell Football over 2018 and eyeing big 2019
What’s done is done. Powell football coach Matt Lowe is over 2018 and fired up – as always – for the upcoming season. Need a reminder about 2018? Powell was 6-1 in early October when the TSSAA ruled it must forfeit the six wins for using an … [Read more...]
Maryville football players commit, South-Doyle’s Young sets visit, ACC offer in for TKA star
BY JESSE SMITHEY The football recruiting world never sleeps, and two Maryville football players recently contributed to that insomnia. What's more, other local standouts are either making or setting official visits. Meanwhile, some are still … [Read more...]
DEVELOPING: Quarterback leaving the Maryville football program
BY JESSE SMITHEY The Maryville High School football program reached the Class 6A state semifinals last season with a two-quarterback system. One of those quarterbacks, however, won't be back for the Rebels this fall. He's transferring. … [Read more...]
Who is Jmarion Jenkins-Gooch? And why are Power 5 programs going nuts over him?
Jmarion Jenkins-Gooch is 15 years old and has yet to play a down for The King’s Academy football team; meanwhile, Tennessee, Florida State, Miami, Virginia Tech and South Carolina have all offered him scholarships in the last three weeks. Make … [Read more...]