BY DAVE LINK Geoff Courtney spent much of his life preparing for the job he earned earlier this week. Courtney was announced Friday morning as Farragut’s new head football coach during a press conference at the school. He replaces his … [Read more...]
Eddie Courtney announces his retirement as Farragut High School football head coach
by Dave Link
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BY DAVE LINK Call him a legend. An inspiration. A leader of young men and a community. Farragut High School football coach Eddie Courtney announced his retirement Wednesday morning during a press conference in the school’s field … [Read more...]
Farragut advances with 17-7 win over Jefferson County; Eddie Courtney wins 200th but not ready to reminisce yet
by Dave Link
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By DAVE LINK Eddie Courtney won his 200th game as Farragut’s football coach Friday night with a hard-fought, 17-7 victory over visiting Jefferson County in the first round of the Class 6A state playoffs. Courtney, who became the Admirals’ head … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Farragut Admirals at Bearden Bulldogs – Week 11 (2022)
by Danny Parker
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Farragut and Bearden, the rivalry always delivers. And on Thursday night — with a home playoff game on the line — these two West Knox rivals played down to the final minute before Farragut walked out of Bearden with a 28-21 win. See all our 92 … [Read more...]
Farragut’s defense dominates, shuts out Oak Ridge, 24-0
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By MATTHEW LUTEY OAK RIDGE — After starting the season against some of the best teams in the area, Farragut High School’s defense came prepared for Friday night’s non-region rivalry game against Oak Ridge. Behind three forced fumbles and two forced … [Read more...]
THE BIG ROUNDUP (Week 3): Maryville win sets up Alcoa showdown, Sevier County defense looks special, Gibbs gets revenge win
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By JESSE SMITHEY We can't get to every game on Friday night. So here's what happened in some of the area's top games we couldn't attend: from Maryville's win over Farragut to big wins by Sevier County and Gibbs. And even Kingston's game-winning … [Read more...]
SPRING PRACTICE REPORT (2022): Farragut Admirals football
by Dave Link
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BY DAVE LINK Luke Johnson has claimed the starting quarterback’s job for the Farragut football team during spring practices, taking over for departing senior Dawson Moore. It’s a big role to fill for Johnson, a rising senior who was Moore’s … [Read more...]
Farragut stages late-game heroics but Bradley Central final-second FG denies Admirals
by Dave Link
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By DAVE LINK Farragut’s late-game heroics went for naught Friday night along with a potential upset bid. … [Read more...]
2021 SPRING PRACTICE REPORT: Farragut Admirals
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By JESSE SMITHEY For the Farragut football team, the postseason result in 2020 didn't match the product on the field the latter half of the regular season. A first-round playoff loss, 17-14 to Bradley Central, sent the Admirals into the … [Read more...]