ALCOA — See all our 50 photos from Thursday's Kingston at Alcoa football game. All pics are by Charles Mays, so should you be interested in purchasing a pic or two from below email us at [email protected]; we'll put you in touch with … [Read more...]
Alcoa Tornadoes bounce back from Maryville loss with Region 2-3A clinching win over Kingston
BY DAVE LINK ALCOA — Eli Graf had one start at quarterback for Alcoa’s football team before Thursday night’s 42-7 victory over visiting Kingston in the regular-season finale for both teams. Now, the junior QB appears to have won the starting … [Read more...]
THE BIG PREVIEW presented by Triple F — Top Games and Storylines for Week 10 (2023)
BY MIKE BLACKERBY Just two more weeks left in the regular season. Then it’s playoff time. Week 10 of the high school football season figures to help sort out some of the postseason pecking orders in regions across the 70-team 5Star Preps … [Read more...]
Alcoa High School girls soccer closing in on another trip to TSSAA state tournament after win Tuesday
BY DAVE LINK ALCOA – Tuesday was ACT testing day for many of the Alcoa girls’ soccer players, while others on the team were out of school for the day. It wasn’t an ideal game-day scenario for the Lady Tornadoes’ Region 3-AA elimination … [Read more...]
Alcoa Tornadoes go 99 yards in final minutes to rally past Bearden for 17-13 win
BY 5SP STAFF ALCOA — Brian Nix, the Alcoa head football coach, said he was standing on the sideline with his life flashing before his eyes. Bearden was on the 1-yard line, trying to punch the football into the end zone to go up two … [Read more...]
SCRIMMAGE REPORT: McCallie at Alcoa Tornadoes – Friday, July 28, 2023
BY DREW COOK The Alcoa Tornadoes’ first of two preseason scrimmages showcased several new faces, including many new starters on the offensive line, a new quarterback, and a new WR1. Their quest for their ninth straight state title rests on some … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS presented by KOC: Alcoa Soccer vs. Madison Magnet – 2023 Class A Championship
MURFREESBORO — The Alcoa Tornadoes vs. Madison Magnet match Friday for the Class A State Championship went all the way to PKs. It was that good of a contest. And we have the pictures to prove it. Enjoy this free gallery of images from … [Read more...]
Alcoa Tornadoes reach Class A soccer championship; Gatlinburg-Pittman’s season ends in Class A semifinals, Coach Announces Resignation
BY DAVE LINK MURFEESBORO – Alcoa’s Bacon Lauderback hadn’t forgotten the disappointment he felt after losing in last year’s Class A state quarterfinal game. Nor did his teammates. They didn’t let it happen again Wednesday … [Read more...]
STATE SOFTBALL: Defending champion Alcoa falls to familiar foe Forrest in 2A Tournament opener
BY DREW COOK MURFREESBORO — A year ago, Alcoa and Forrest played three times in the TSSAA state softball tournament. Alcoa won two of three, including a 6-1 victory in the Class 2A championship game. Random draw paired the two schools together … [Read more...]
POSTSEASON TRACKER: Alcoa Softball gets chance at state title defense; Kingston, Cosby secure TSSAA state tourney berths
BY JESSE SMITHEY Three area high school softball teams clinched state tournament berths Friday, while one more will have a chance Saturday. Get caught up on Friday night's happenings, starting with defending champion Alcoa. … [Read more...]