ALCOA, Tenn. -- The 93rd meeting of the Battle of Pistol Creek - a.k.a. the Maryville-Alcoa game - produced another classic Friday night. Here's a big 75-picture gallery of all the action. Pictures are shot by Danny Parker and presented by Austin … [Read more...]
VERSION 2.0 – The 5Star Preps Top 30 Prospects from the Class of 2023
By JESSE SMITHEY Let's take a look at our list of the 5Star Preps Top 30 Prospects in the Class of 2023. As always, this list will be FLUID. That means, players will go up, some prospects will go down, and others will either enter or fall … [Read more...]
QB Caden Buckles enjoys much different season-opener in 2021 with Alcoa football
By JESSE SMITHEY ALCOA — After not getting to play in the season opener for Alcoa last season, Caden Buckles made up for lost time Friday night. And the end zones on his home field opened their arms to the senior quarterback anytime he got … [Read more...]
What You May Have Missed – April 2021
By JESSE SMITHEY How was your April? Busy? You probably forgot to check our site some. Maybe you forgot to scroll through our social. No worries. We got your back. Here's what you may have missed -- from coaching news to recruiting … [Read more...]
THE NEXT STEP: Enjoy the 6-part series all in one post
THE NEXT STEP This six-part series we debuted in 2021, spotlighting players that made splashes this past season and can really boost their stock this coming fall by putting in the work now. So we take you into the process of improvement and … [Read more...]
In Case You Missed It – March 2021
By JESSE SMITHEY March was an insanely busy month, with three weeks of state basketball championships and all. The NCAA Tournament cranked back up, and now Tennessee football spring practice is in full swing. You may have missed some news on … [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...]