BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — The final 1 minute, 10 seconds, of Thursday's Class 2A state quarterfinal wasn't unnerving at all for Alcoa boys' basketball coach Ryan Collins, even though star player Jahvin Carter got whistled for his fifth foul … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: District 2-2A Boys: Alcoa vs. Gatlinburg-Pittman, Union County vs. Pigeon Forge
PIGEON FORGE — We made the drive down Tuesday to Pigeon Forge High School to catch the boys' District 2-2A Championship Game (Alcoa vs. Gatlinburg-Pittman) and the consolation game (Union County vs. Pigeon Forge). The pictures of these games are … [Read more...]
Brandon Winton returns; Class of 2024 Football Prospect transfers from IMG to Alcoa
BY JESSE SMITHEY Brandon Winton took a chance. He uprooted his promising prep football career here in Knoxville in early 2022 and left, opting to go to national power IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla. Now, the Class of 2024 wide receiver … [Read more...]
Bearden Lady Bulldogs (29-0) win 51st straight with rally; Alcoa boys win in OT at Bearden
BY DAVE LINK One season ends. Another one begins. The Bearden girls’ basketball team rolled into the postseason Monday night with a 61-50 victory over visiting Alcoa in the regular-season finale for both teams. Bearden (29-0), the state’s … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Maryville Rebels at Alcoa Tornadoes (girls and boys games) – Friday, Feb. 10, 2023
ALCOA — The Alcoa basketball teams played host to rival Maryville on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023. See all the photos — about 80 combined — we have from BOTH GAMES thanks to Charles Mays Media. So hurry up and log in to your 5Star Preps account. If … [Read more...]
FCA FISHING FILES: Multi-sport athletes Zach Helton and Harlyn Nelson have their sights set on college fishing
BY DAVE LINK Zach Helton is a starting small forward for First Baptist Academy’s basketball team. The FBA senior will be a starting infielder this spring at Grace Christian Academy, which co-ops in baseball with FBA. But another sport holds … [Read more...]
GAME OF INCHES: Alcoa boys’ rally and hold on against G-P after final-shot ruling; Lady Tornadoes sweep G-P to earn 1-seed
BY DAVE LINK ALCOA – An inch or so was the difference between the Alcoa and Gatlinburg-Pittman boys’ basketball teams Friday night. Alcoa rallied from a 14-point deficit early in the fourth quarter and pulled out a 63-62 home victory – but only … [Read more...]
Jahvin Carter scores 44 in 2OT win for Alcoa over Sevier County; Lady Tornadoes also get W over Sevier in showdown of 2023 playoff contenders
BY DAVE LINK ALCOA – Jahvin Carter is on a roll along with the rest of the Alcoa boys’ basketball team. The 6-2 junior guard scored a career-high 44 points Tuesday night, leading the Tornadoes to a 79-76 double-overtime win against visiting … [Read more...]
Alcoa all-purpose athlete Jordan Harris narrows his college football choices down and eyes upcoming visits
BY JESSE SMITHEY It's mind-boggling, actually, that Alcoa senior Jordan Harris is still available at this point as a college football prospect. He has unquestioned athletic ability, sound academics and the high character necessary to be the total … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Alcoa Tornadoes at Gatlinburg-Pittman Highlanders – Girls & Boys Games (Friday, Jan. 6)
GATLINBURG — You'll be seeing the Alcoa and Gatlinburg-Pittman girls' and boys' teams play deep into the postseason very soon. So we had to send some of our coverage team down to cover the matchup between these two district rivals on Friday, Jan. … [Read more...]