BY MATTHEW LUTEY There were very few times Thursday where it seemed like it was going to be Bearden’s night. Until it was. And then the game was over. Nelson Karnowski hit the game-winning 3-pointer in the closing seconds, as the visiting … [Read more...]
Powell Panthers (11-2) take care of Oak Ridge in quarterfinals to set up huge 5A semifinal against West (13-0)
By MATTHEW LUTEY As sharp as Powell looked Friday night against Oak Ridge, it wouldn’t be fair to say that the Panthers were looking ahead to a potential state semifinal matchup with West. But it was clear that as soon as the clock hit zero, the … [Read more...]
Eli Davis makes defining play late for Anderson County (12-0) in win over Betsy; Greeneville (12-0) visits next
BY MATTHEW LUTEY CLINTON — In a back-and-forth matchup that was searching for a game-defining play, Eli Davis found it. The Anderson County senior linebacker forced a safety on a sack with 1 minute, 9 seconds, left in the game Friday to give the … [Read more...]
Maryville starts 2022 postseason in a flash and routs Morristown East, 49-0, to advance to Class 6A second round
By MATTHEW LUTEY MARYVILLE — It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say Maryville was ready to begin the playoffs from the jump. The Rebels recovered a fumble on the first offensive play of the game and never looked back in a 49-0 victory over … [Read more...]
Powell exacts revenge on Catholic, scores 28-26 win in Week 10 after tough loss to Irish in 2021
BY MATTHEW LUTEY Maybe Powell and Catholic should play each other every season. Just like last year, the game came down to the final minute, but this time it was Powell that came out on top, 28-26, on Friday at Blaine Stadium. Powell sophomore … [Read more...]
Heritage Mountaineers stun Sevier County late for 16-13 win in game delayed by long power outage
By MATTHEW LUTEY MARYVILLE — Friday’s game between Heritage and Sevier County had everything you could ask for. There was a close finish; it was a rivalry game; it was homecoming at Heritage; and it was a crisp, fall night. Truly, the definition … [Read more...]
Cincinnati commit Ayden Greene and Powell Panthers take Battle of Emory Road over Halls, 33-3
By MATTHEW LUTEY The Powell football offense has enough talent that it seems like every week someone different is in the spotlight. Friday, it was senior receiver Ayden Greene’s turn, as he led the visiting Panthers to a 33-3 victory over rival … [Read more...]
Last-second TD run by Jordyn Potts lifts Powell past Clinton, 29-22, in region contest
By MATTHEW LUTEY CLINTON — Jordyn Potts was not going to fall short of the end zone. The Powell senior quarterback is way too competitive to let that happen. Potts scored on an 8-yard scramble for the game-winning touchdown with five seconds … [Read more...]
Farragut’s defense dominates, shuts out Oak Ridge, 24-0
By MATTHEW LUTEY OAK RIDGE — After starting the season against some of the best teams in the area, Farragut High School’s defense came prepared for Friday night’s non-region rivalry game against Oak Ridge. Behind three forced fumbles and two forced … [Read more...]
Wheeler has statement game for Powell in Panthers’ win over Karns, 42-28
By MATTHEW LUTEY POWELL — Friday night couldn’t have been a better time for Powell sophomore running back Connor Wheeler to have a statement game. With a starting quarterback not at 100 percent and multiple special teams mistakes to overcome, … [Read more...]