BY MATTHEW LUTEY The Gibbs defense came through when it mattered most. Twice. On a night ruled by offense, the Eagles got two key defensive stops to knock off Central 31-28 at home on Thursday in the regular-season finale for both … [Read more...]

BY MATTHEW LUTEY With so much on the line, Gibbs turned to what it knows best. Physicality and running the football. The combination lifted the Eagles to a 17-14 home win over Heritage on Friday, cemented a spot in the postseason, and … [Read more...]

BY MATTHEW LUTEY Picture this: Jefferson County athlete Shawn Jackson is racing down the sideline for a big gain, but it looks like he will come up just short of a touchdown. Until he gets a physical block at the 10-yard line from Mason Henderson … [Read more...]

BY MATTHEW LUTEY Complementary football was on full display on Friday night at West High School. Halfway through the second quarter, the Rebels had already scored on offense, defense and special teams on their way to a 56-21 victory over … [Read more...]

BY MATT LUTEY With the opportunity to end the game, was there any doubt Powell was going to leave the ball in the hands of senior quarterback Deuce Rodgers? Needing a first down to run out the clock, Rodgers converted to give the Panthers a 42-35 … [Read more...]

BY MATTHEW LUTEY WHITE PINE — While it may be a new relationship, the love that Lakeway Christian’s PK Hodari has for the game of football is evident. The junior loves it so much, he had to try out just about every position Friday. Whether it … [Read more...]

BY MATTHEW LUTEY Based on returning experience and early-season outcomes, it seemed possible that Central could end a five-year losing streak to West. Through three quarters, the Bobcats were not only in line to do that, but were fully in control. … [Read more...]

BY MATTHEW LUTEY The vision is clear for the type of season Central can have if its experienced group continues to improve. The Bobcats took care of business Friday night at Fulton in the Battle of Broadway, taking down their rival, 48-19, in a … [Read more...]

BY MATTHEW LUTEY The first half of Friday’s season opener between Anderson County and Powell at Powell had so much happen it was all Mother Nature could handle. With the Mavericks leading 18-7 with 10 minutes, 28 seconds remaining in the third … [Read more...]

BY MATTHEW LUTEY Whether it was more reps, a chance to get backups valuable experience, having fun, avoiding injury, or a mix of all of the above, Thursday’s Knoxville Orthopedic Clinic Kickoff Classic at Central allowed for six high school teams … [Read more...]