by DAVE LINK ALCOA – Jordan Harris is an athlete for all seasons. Football in the fall. Basketball in the winter. Track and field in the spring. But that’s not the plan in the future for the rising senior at Alcoa. His plan is to play … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Webb School of Knoxville vs. Alcoa 7v7 – June 15, 2022
ALCOA – We have a photo gallery from Wednesday's 7v7 day between the Alcoa Tornadoes and Webb School Spartans. All photos are by Danny Parker, so should you be interested in purchasing a few pics you can email him at … [Read more...]
Though now head coach, Brian Nix still worked his normal role in spring practice at Alcoa
BY MIKE BLACKERBY Brian Nix has heard the question a hundred times or more since he was promoted from defensive coordinator to head football coach at Alcoa. “What’s going to be different?” … [Read more...]
Alcoa Class of 2025 football standout Eli Owens fields offers from Tennessee, Michigan, Cincinnati
BY JESSE SMITHEY Eli Owens can’t remember a time when he wasn’t a University of Tennessee football fan. He can recall the games and specific seasons in which he attended games. So when he got word Monday that the Vols were offering him a … [Read more...]
NEW QB1s, part X: 2022 Alcoa Tornadoes
BY DAVE LINK Zach Lunsford is the frontrunner to be Alcoa’s starting quarterback for his senior season in 2022, but he will have to fend off three rising sophomores to get the job. … [Read more...]
What’s next for Alcoa High School senior QB Caden Buckles?
BY JESSE SMITHEY Caden Buckles finished his high school football career with two Class 3A state titles, two BlueCross Bowl MVPs and a Mr. Football award. In the months that followed, interest naturally grew in regards to what would come next … [Read more...]
Alcoa Tornadoes kicks back upset-minded East Nashville, 45-14, for seventh consecutive title
BY JESSE SMITHEY CHATTANOOGA — With 9 minutes, 30 seconds, left in the first half of Friday’s Class 3A BlueCross Bowl Championship, Alcoa senior quarterback Caden Buckles powered in from the 1-yard line for a score and immediately sought out … [Read more...]
THE NEXT STEP, part II: Alcoa offensive linemen Lance Williams, Bubba Jeffries chasing more Power 5s
BY JESSE SMITHEY They're picking up Power 5 offers. But Alcoa offensive linemen Lance Williams and Tyler "Bubba" Jeffries have two more seasons of high school football remaining. What are they doing to improve and ensure they remain on the … [Read more...]