The Alcoa Tornadoes played host to the Powell Panthers on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in Alcoa, Tenn. (Photo by Charles Mays Media)
BY JESSE SMITHEY
ALCOA — The Powell Panthers won it all in Class 5A in 2021 and then reached the state semifinals last year.
But many of the pillars from those two successful campaigns have graduated and landed on college football rosters.
“We know our offensive identity is going to be a little different,” said Powell coach Matt Lowe. “We know we’re replacing a lot.”
Tuesday’s scrimmage at Alcoa offered an early iteration of what the Powell Panthers could be this fall.
Here’s what we learned about them against the eight-time defending Class 3A state champion Tornadoes.
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