BY DAVE LINK Sevier County sophomore Cooper Newman was humming the football Tuesday during a 7-on-7 passing scrimmage at Farragut. Short sideline passes. Mid-range passes to the middle of the field. Deeper endzone passes. Newman was making … [Read more...]
Powell Defense dominates in Class 5A second-round win at Sevier County
MIKE BLACKERBY SEVIERVILLE – Powell dominated Sevier County from start to finish in its Class 5A playoff game Friday night, setting up a much-anticipated quarterfinal showdown with West. The Panthers’ smothering defense held the Smoky … [Read more...]
No. 1 seed Sevier County (10-1) cruises past Central and into second-round matchup with Powell
BY CALEB JARREAU SEVIERVILLE — No playoff drama for Sevier County in Round 1. Just elation over the program's first playoff win since 2017. The Smoky Bears never trailed on Friday night, as they defeated Central, 51-20. With the win, the … [Read more...]
SCRIMMAGE REPORT (8.4.23): Sevier County Smoky Bears at Gibbs Eagles
BY MATTHEW LUTEY CORRYTON — Gibbs coach Brad Turner and Sevier County coach Todd Loveday each had reasons why they were looking forward to Friday’s scrimmage, as they prepare their respective teams for the start of high school football season in … [Read more...]
7v7 REPORT: Sevier County Smoky Bears, Farragut Admirals, Central Bobcats, William Blount Governors – July 11, 2023
The Farragut High School football team played host to Sevier County, Knoxville Central and William Blount in a 7-on-7 practice session on Tuesday, July 11. Here's what we learned about the four programs, starting with Sevier County's QB play and … [Read more...]
Morristown West storms back from early deficit to down Sevier County; Trojans face No. 1 Knoxville West in Round 2
By MIKE BLACKERBY MORRISTOWN – Morristown West’s start was horrendous. Its comeback was monumental. The Trojans spotted Sevier County a 14-0 lead before scoring 31 unanswered points on their way to a 31-21 victory in their Class 5A playoff opener … [Read more...]
ROUND 1 GLANCE: The Gibbs Tour Continues, Carter Rematches Elizabethton, Sevier vs. Morristown West
High school football moves into prime time this week with the first round of the TSSAA playoffs across the state. We take a look at some of the more intriguing matchups and developments Friday in Classes 4A-6A in the 5 Star Preps coverage … [Read more...]
Heritage Mountaineers stun Sevier County late for 16-13 win in game delayed by long power outage
By MATTHEW LUTEY MARYVILLE — Friday’s game between Heritage and Sevier County had everything you could ask for. There was a close finish; it was a rivalry game; it was homecoming at Heritage; and it was a crisp, fall night. Truly, the definition … [Read more...]
West (4-0) at Sevier County (4-0), Campbell County’s Air-Raid Attack, CAK faces rival Webb
by MIKE BLACKERBY This week’s high school football report for Division II and Classes 4A-6A in the 5Star Preps coverage area highlights. Hard to believe we’re already at the halfway point of the regular season: Game of the Week: West at … [Read more...]
5 PLAYERS YOU NEED TO SEE IN WEEK 4 (2022)
By JESSE SMITHEY Some awfully big games reside on the Week 4 schedule. And that means some big-time players will be on display, too. If you don't have a team and want to catch some special local talent, try on one or two of these … [Read more...]