BY MATTHEW LUTEY ALCOA — You could call it a trickle-down effect. Lessons get passed down from grade to grade, and when you’ve won nine straight 3A state championships like Alcoa, class is usually in session. The Tornadoes had standout … [Read more...]
Powell Panthers defense fuels rout of rival Halls 32-7 in Battle of Emory Road
BY MATTHEW LUTEY The Powell defense is experienced. The Powell defense is in sync. And the Powell defense didn’t give up any points for the second time this season, as the Panthers took down Halls 32-7 on Saturday afternoon in the Battle of … [Read more...]
Coalfield credits preparation and conditioning for its fourth-quarter surge in win over Harriman
By Matthew Lutey On the surface, it may have seemed odd that a tight game in the fourth quarter between Harriman and unbeaten Coalfield completely turned on its head. But Coalfield coach Benson Napier knew the reason. “Our conditioning,” … [Read more...]
Grace Christian Academy improves to 4-0 with 35-14 win over CAK in Week 4 rivalry game
BY MATT LUTEY By all accounts, something special is developing with Grace Christian’s football team. There’s a new coach and system. There’s a senior quarterback putting up eye–catching numbers. And now there’s a 4-0 start after going 1-3 … [Read more...]
Carter Hornets take down Gatlinburg-Pittman for second year in a row with 21-7 win
BY MATTHEW LUTEY STRAWBERRY PLAINS — Five times the Carter defense was tasked with stopping Gatlinburg-Pittman in the red zone. Five times. Zero points allowed. In a game where neither team scored in the second half, a statistic like that … [Read more...]
Gibbs rallies and beats rival Halls in overtime, 28-22, in Week 2 rivalry showdown
BY MATTHEW LUTEY Gibbs was faced with a “deflating” scenario Friday. The Eagles faced their first deficit of the game with 4:43 remaining on the road with the Halls crowd in a frenzy. What allowed them to overcome their circumstances? … [Read more...]
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See Week 2 boxscores, Week 2 statewide scores and Week 2 standouts and a look at Week 3. Presented by Todd Henderson / Carriage Hill Insurance. … [Read more...]
WEEK ONE BOXSCORES, SCOREBOARDS, STANDOUTS — presented by Carriage Hill Insurance
See Week 1 boxscores, Week 1 statewide scores and Week 1 standouts. Presented by Todd Henderson / Carriage Hill Insurance. … [Read more...]
New head coach Kevin Lane gets career victory No. 1 — Central Bobcats 31, Fulton Falcons 12
BY MATTHEW LUTEY The transition from offseason to new season is always accompanied by anticipation and hope. And that becomes even more true when a new coach is brought in to turn things around after a losing season. Central and Fulton both … [Read more...]
Maryville Rebels secure first state tournament berth since 2020 with rout of Morristown West
BY MATTHEW LUTEY MARYVILLE — What a time for everything to go right. The Maryville boys basketball team posted a season-high in points, and cruised to a 88-57 victory over Morristown West in a 4A state sectional on Monday at home. The Rebels … [Read more...]