BY JESSE SMITHEY What we learned about Alcoa: yeah, they're still really good. Eight consecutive state titles. Remember? But if you want to go more in depth with the Tornadoes and what they'll look like for the 2023 season, you've come to … [Read more...]
ALCOA SOFTBALL kicks off region play with resounding 11-0 win over Johnson County
BY DREW COOK ALCOA — A year ago, Alcoa softball won its first state championship in program history. After an 11-0 victory over Johnson County in the Region 1-2A semifinals Monday night, they’re knocking on the door of the Spring … [Read more...]
Farragut Lady Admirals win softball showdown of defending state champions, 8-4, over Alcoa
BY DAVE LINK Farragut’s softball team got a measure of revenge Friday night, and sophomore catcher Elsa Morrison played a big part in it. … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS 2023 BOYS BASKETBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Jahvin Carter, Alcoa High School
BY MIKE BLACKERBY Jahvin Carter took his game to another level during the 2022-23 high school basketball season, and in the process carried Alcoa to its first state championship in 56 years. The standout junior combo-guard cashed in on a drive … [Read more...]
Alcoa Softball is ‘Embracing the Target’ in 2023 after state championship win last year
ALCOA – Jaylyn Halliburton is the senior statesperson of Alcoa’s softball team, and she’d love a repeat of last season. The first baseman and Milligan signee is the lone senior returning starter from the 2022 Class AA state championship team, … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Alcoa Tornadoes vs. Douglass Red Devils – 2023 Class 2A Boys Basketball State Championship
MURFREESBORO — See all the photos of the 2023 Class 2A State Championship game between the Alcoa Tornadoes and the Douglass Red Devils inside the Murphy Center at MTSU. All photos by Danny Parker. ALCOA TORNADOES vs. DOUGLASS RED DEVILS … [Read more...]
CLASS 2A STATE: Jahvin Carter scores game-winner with 2.5 seconds left; Alcoa wins first boys basketball title since 1967
BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — Jahvin Carter earned every one of his 24 points the hard way Saturday night, including his game-winning bucket with 2.5 seconds remaining in the Class 2A state championship. Lightning-quick guards from Douglass … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Alcoa Tornadoes vs. Brainerd Panthers – 2023 Class 2A State Semifinals
MURFREESBORO — The Alcoa High School boys' basketball team took on the Brainerd Panthers in a Class 2A state semifinal at MTSU on Friday, March 17, 2023. And we have the photo evidence. Enjoy this free gallery of photos from Danny Parker. ALCOA … [Read more...]
DIVISION I BOYS STATE, Day 4: Alcoa Tornadoes hold off Brainerd late; 71-68 win sends Alcoa to final for first time since 1992
BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — Getting to its first state championship game in more than three decades turned out to be a hand-wringing experience Friday for the Alcoa boys' basketball team. A turnover here. A missed free-throw … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Alcoa Tornadoes vs. Pearl-Cohn Firebirds – 2023 Class 2A state quarterfinal
MURFREESBORO — See all the scenes, top players, plays and more in this FREE photo gallery to you by Danny Parker. ALCOA vs. PEARL-COHN … [Read more...]