BY JESSE SMITHEY Many sought their services as coaches through the years. Grace Christian finally won them over. Sometimes, it's all about timing. Justin Price and twin brother Matt Price have decided to leave Campbell County High School … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Alcoa Tornadoes at Bearden Bulldogs — Girls & Boys Games (Dec. 12, 2023)
Check out this gallery of 70 photos from the girls and boys games between Alcoa and Bearden from Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023. All pics by Charles Mays Media. Interest in purchasing some? Email him at [email protected]. … [Read more...]
Justin Long steps down as head football at Grace Christian to take over at alma mater Fulton High
BY JESSE SMITHEY Some 20 years after leading Fulton High School to its first state championship win as a quarterback, Justin Long is returning to his alma mater to lead in a different manner. He stepped down Thursday afternoon at Grace … [Read more...]
2023 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Winners Named by TSSAA; Owen Taylor of Halls named Mr. Football Kicker
BY JESSE SMITHEY NASHVILLE — Winners for the 2023 Tennessee Titans TSSAA Mr. Football awards were announced Tuesday during a ceremony at Nissan Stadium. See the entire list of statewide winners below in nine classifications and also in one … [Read more...]
TITLE DEFENDED: Knoxville West holds off a Page rally for a 24-19 win in 2023 Class 5A BlueCross Bowl
BY JESSE SMITHEY CHATTANOOGA — Final seconds ticked down Friday night in the Class 5A BlueCross Bowl State Championship while the Page Patriots frantically tried to score the game-winning touchdown from within the Knoxville West 10-yard … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS presented by Jeremy Cox – Thrivent Financial: Alcoa Tornadoes vs. East Nashville — 2023 BlueCross Bowl
CHATTANOOGA — See all 77 of our photos from the 2023 Class 3A BlueCross Bowl between the Alcoa Tornadoes and East Nashville Eagles from Finley Stadium in Chattanooga. We have photos from the contests, via the photography of Danny … [Read more...]
Alcoa Tornadoes top East Nashville for third consecutive year and win NINTH consecutive state championship, 42-20
BY JESSE SMITHEY CHATTANOOGA — Though state titles are expected out of the Alcoa High School football team on a yearly basis, the Tornadoes celebrated their win Friday afternoon over East Nashville in the Class 3A BlueCross Bowl as if it were the … [Read more...]
Class 5A BlueCross Bowl PREVIEW: West Rebels (13-1) vs. Page Patriots (13-1), Friday, 7 p.m., Chattanooga
BY JESSE SMITHEY On paper, and even judging by film, this 2023 Class 5A BlueCross Bowl looks like a defensive battle in the making. Shoot, maybe even a defensive battle for the ages. As West High School football coach Lamar Brown put this … [Read more...]
Class 3A BlueCross Bowl PREVIEW: Alcoa Tornadoes (12-1) vs. East Nashville (12-2), Friday, 11 a.m., Chattanooga
BY JESSE SMITHEY As more and more calendar pages flipped away from Alcoa's 2022 Class 3A state championship and the focus turned towards yet another repeat bid for the Tornadoes in 2023, one major red flag flapped above a critical position … [Read more...]
QUICK READ: What You Need to Know about the 2023 TSSAA BlueCross Bowl State Football Championships in Chattanooga
2023 BLUECROSS BOWL SCHEDULE Finley Stadium, Chattanooga PARKING: $15 per day. TICKETS: $20 per day. Discounted tickets can be purchased in advance HERE Thursday, Nov. 30 Division II-AA: Christ Presbyterian Academy (13-1) defeated … [Read more...]