BY MATTHEW LUTEY & JESSE SMITHEY Alcoa, Maryville, Anderson County and Coalfield were one step away from next week’s TSSAA BlueCross Bowl state championships at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga. Only one team took that step forward. In 3A, … [Read more...]
Anderson County shows off its versatility in 28-14 win over Greeneville in 4A quarterfinals
BY MATTHEW LUTEY CLINTON, Tenn. — Greeneville has handed Anderson County its fair share of playoff heartbreak, coming in winning five of six postseason meetings since 2017. But in defeat comes opportunities to learn and adjust, and the … [Read more...]
Down two scores late, Sevier County (12-0) mounts unbelievable comeback for 25-24 win over Powell in 5A second round
BY MATTHEW LUTEY SEVIERVILLE — Sevier County trailed Powell by 14 points with less than three minutes remaining and were backed up on its own 3-yard line. Seems bleak, right? Not for the Smoky Bears. Sevier County kept fighting and staged … [Read more...]
2024 ROUND ONE BONUS INFO: Top Players, Boxscores, Scoreboard — presented by Todd Henderson/Carriage Hill Insurance & Risk Management
Dig deeper into the Round One high school football playoff action with THE BONUS INFO. Standout players. Boxscores. Statewide scores. And more. … [Read more...]
Grace Christian Academy gets late score in the fourth to eliminate Northpoint from the Division II-AA playoffs
BY MATTHEW LUTEY Whether it’s been close wins or back-to-back losses to close the regular season, Grace Christian’s turnaround this season hasn’t come without adversity. So it only makes sense that the Rams would face some right away to begin … [Read more...]
West Rebels impress in all three phases in 30-18 win over Powell for Region 2-5A Championship
BY MATTHEW LUTEY There was trust in all three phases for West’s football team Friday night. Trust in its offense to not play it safe with a small lead late in the game. Trust in its defense to preserve the lead while settling for field goals … [Read more...]
Gibbs Eagles rout Fulton in Week 11 showdown to secure 2-seed and first-round home playoff game
BY MATTHEW LUTEY Less than a week after its first loss of the season, vintage Gibbs football was on display Thursday night at Fulton. What does vintage Gibbs football look like? Sixty-five rushing attempts and four pass attempts. And with … [Read more...]
THE BONUS INFO / WEEK 10 (2024): Boxscores, Top Performers, Scores — Presented by Carriage Hill Insurance
Dig deeper into the Week 10 high school football action with THE BONUS INFO. Standout players. Boxscores. Statewide scores. And even a look at next week's games... … [Read more...]
Waylon LaRue, Anderson County rush past Gibbs, 49-6, for Region 2-4A Championship
BY MATTHEW LUTEY CORRYTON — Anderson County’s players and coaches were holding up eight fingers after Friday’s game in celebration of an eighth straight region title. But eight wasn’t the only important number. There was 35, as in the number … [Read more...]
Gibbs Eagles (7-0) aren’t focused on milestone moment after Carter victory; bigger goals reside ahead
By Matthew Lutey STRAWBERRY PLAINS — Gibbs coach Brad Turner said the Eagles getting off to their first 7-0 start in school history was only “cool.” It’s the underlying positives leading to that record Turner and his team are more excited about … [Read more...]