By Matthew Lutey STRAWBERRY PLAINS — Gibbs coach Brad Turner said the Eagles getting off to their first 7-0 start in school history was only “cool.” It’s the underlying positives leading to that record Turner and his team are more excited about … [Read more...]

BY MATTHEW LUTEY The Powell defense is experienced.  The Powell defense is in sync.  And the Powell defense didn’t give up any points for the second time this season, as the Panthers took down Halls 32-7 on Saturday afternoon in the Battle of … [Read more...]

By Matthew Lutey On the surface, it may have seemed odd that a tight game in the fourth quarter between Harriman and unbeaten Coalfield completely turned on its head. But Coalfield coach Benson Napier knew the reason. “Our conditioning,” … [Read more...]

BY MATT LUTEY By all accounts, something special is developing with Grace Christian’s football team. There’s a new coach and system. There’s a senior quarterback putting up eye–catching numbers. And now there’s a 4-0 start after going 1-3 … [Read more...]

BY MATTHEW LUTEY STRAWBERRY PLAINS — Five times the Carter defense was tasked with stopping Gatlinburg-Pittman in the red zone. Five times. Zero points allowed. In a game where neither team scored in the second half, a statistic like that … [Read more...]

BY MATTHEW LUTEY Gibbs was faced with a “deflating” scenario Friday. The Eagles faced their first deficit of the game with 4:43 remaining on the road with the Halls crowd in a frenzy. What allowed them to overcome their circumstances? … [Read more...]