BY DAVE LINK ALCOA – Tuesday was ACT testing day for many of the Alcoa girls’ soccer players, while others on the team were out of school for the day. It wasn’t an ideal game-day scenario for the Lady Tornadoes’ Region 3-AA elimination … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS powered by KOC: Alcoa Tornadoes at West Rebels – Week 7 (2023)
See all the photos we took Friday, Sept. 29, from the rivalry between the Alcoa Tornadoes at West Rebels. Thanks to Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic for sponsoring our photographers' efforts this season. If you see a photo or two you'd like to … [Read more...]
Alcoa Tornadoes go 99 yards in final minutes to rally past Bearden for 17-13 win
BY 5SP STAFF ALCOA — Brian Nix, the Alcoa head football coach, said he was standing on the sideline with his life flashing before his eyes. Bearden was on the 1-yard line, trying to punch the football into the end zone to go up two … [Read more...]
FCA FISHING FILES: The Alcoa High School Fishing Team captures Tennessee Bass Nation High School’s “Commissioner’s Cup”
BY DAVE LINK Alcoa won another state football championship last fall, won a boys’ state basketball championship in the winter, and won a girls’ state track and field title this spring. Add another state title to Alcoa’s history … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS presented by KOC: Alcoa Soccer vs. Madison Magnet – 2023 Class A Championship
MURFREESBORO — The Alcoa Tornadoes vs. Madison Magnet match Friday for the Class A State Championship went all the way to PKs. It was that good of a contest. And we have the pictures to prove it. Enjoy this free gallery of images from … [Read more...]
POSTSEASON TRACKER: Alcoa Softball gets chance at state title defense; Kingston, Cosby secure TSSAA state tourney berths
BY JESSE SMITHEY Three area high school softball teams clinched state tournament berths Friday, while one more will have a chance Saturday. Get caught up on Friday night's happenings, starting with defending champion Alcoa. … [Read more...]
SPRING PRACTICE REPORT: What We Learned About the Alcoa Tornadoes in the May 2023 Scrimmage against Powell
BY JESSE SMITHEY What we learned about Alcoa: yeah, they're still really good. Eight consecutive state titles. Remember? But if you want to go more in depth with the Tornadoes and what they'll look like for the 2023 season, you've come to … [Read more...]
ALCOA SOFTBALL kicks off region play with resounding 11-0 win over Johnson County
BY DREW COOK ALCOA — A year ago, Alcoa softball won its first state championship in program history. After an 11-0 victory over Johnson County in the Region 1-2A semifinals Monday night, they’re knocking on the door of the Spring … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Alcoa Lady Tornadoes at Farragut Lady Admirals softball – Friday, April 21, 2023
FARRAGUT — 5Star Preps dropped in to check out the Alcoa at Farragut softball game on Friday, April 21, 2023. Farragut got the win, 8-4, but don't worry ... we took tons of pics of BOTH TEAMS. About 72 total. Make sure you're logged in to … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Alcoa Tornadoes vs. Douglass Red Devils – 2023 Class 2A Boys Basketball State Championship
MURFREESBORO — See all the photos of the 2023 Class 2A State Championship game between the Alcoa Tornadoes and the Douglass Red Devils inside the Murphy Center at MTSU. All photos by Danny Parker. ALCOA TORNADOES vs. DOUGLASS RED DEVILS … [Read more...]