BY MATTHEW LUTEY ALCOA — You could call it a trickle-down effect. Lessons get passed down from grade to grade, and when you’ve won nine straight 3A state championships like Alcoa, class is usually in session. The Tornadoes had standout … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS — Pigeon Forge Tigers at Alcoa Tornadoes (Monday, March 25, 2024)
ALCOA, Tenn. — See all 49 photos from the Pigeon Forge Tiger at Alcoa Tornadoes baseball showdown from Monday, March 25, 2024. New to 5StarPreps? No problem. Sign up and use promo code New2024 and get 30 PERCENT OFF your first month OR year … [Read more...]
2024 CLASS 2A CHAMPIONSHIP: Alcoa Tornadoes repeat as Class 2A state champions, 76-67, over previously unbeaten Douglass
BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — Jahvin Carter had to document the moment for himself Saturday night. The Alcoa senior point guard, who had just led the Tornadoes to a second consecutive state championship, took his cellphone with him when he and … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS powered by SmartBank: Alcoa Tornadoes vs. East Nashville Eagles — 2024 Class 2A Quarterfinals
MURFREESBORO — These are definitely the photos you need to see from Thursday's Class 2A boys state quarterfinal at MTSU between Alcoa and East Nashville. We have plenty of pics for you, via Danny Parker. FREE TO SEE for you all thanks to … [Read more...]
CLASS 2A QUARTERFINALS: Alcoa begins 2A title defense with cake-walk win, 74-40
BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — The last time the Alcoa boys basketball team graced MTSU’s Murphy Center, they had the place rocking. On Thursday, they rocked the arena to sleep. The defending state champion Tornadoes opened their Class 2A … [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 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...]
5STAR PHOTOS powered by KOC: Alcoa Tornadoes vs. Giles County — 2023 Class 3A semifinals
BY CHARLES MAYS ALCOA — See all our photos from the Nov. 24, 2023, TSSAA state football semifinal between Alcoa and Giles County. All pics are by Charles Mays. Should you be interested in purchasing a few, email him at … [Read more...]
ALCOA TORNADOES trounce Giles County in Class 3A state semifinal; Program secures chance at 9th consecutive state title
BY DAVE LINK ALCOA – Alcoa running back Elijah Cannon will make his fourth straight trip to the Class 3A state championship game next Friday. This trip will be different. It’s the last hoorah for Alcoa’s 18 seniors – including … [Read more...]
KOC’S 5STAR PHOTOS: Maryville Rebels at Alcoa Tornadoes – Week 10 (2023)
ALCOA — See all 107 photos from Friday's Battle of Pistol Creek rivalry between 21-time state champion Alcoa and 17-time state champion Maryville, from Week 10 of the 2023 high school football season. All 107 pics are by Tanner … [Read more...]