BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — When it comes to Jahvin Carter, you can just sense that he has a job-is-not-finished mentality this week at the Class 2A state tournament. Case in point: Alcoa had just won a 69-64 overtime thriller Friday night … [Read more...]
Alcoa 2025 tight end Eli Owens verbally commits to the University of Michigan Wolverines
BY JESSE SMITHEY For Eli Owens, the dream to play big-time football began as a 6-year-old. Watching his uncle Zach play quarterback at William Blount High School in the late 2000s and early 2010s, Eli Owens admittedly felt back then like he might … [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...]
KOC 5STAR PHOTOS: Bearden Bulldogs at Alcoa Tornadoes (Week 2, 2023)
BY CHARLES MAYS ALCOA — We have photos for you below from the 2023 Week 2 contest between the Bearden Bulldogs and Alcoa Tornadoes. Make sure you're logged in to your 5Star Preps account to view them all. NEW TO 5STAR PREPS? No … [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...]
SCRIMMAGE REPORT: McCallie at Alcoa Tornadoes – Friday, July 28, 2023
BY DREW COOK The Alcoa Tornadoes’ first of two preseason scrimmages showcased several new faces, including many new starters on the offensive line, a new quarterback, and a new WR1. Their quest for their ninth straight state title rests on some … [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...]
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...]
5STAR NOTES: Coaching Changes and hires, Recruiting offers and much more – 04.11.23
It's been a busy two weeks already in April. Here are some of the big things you might have missed. … [Read more...]
5STAR NOTES: Big Coaching Changes, Offers & Commitments, and various news and notes you need to know (03.27.23)
BY JESSE SMITHEY The news wheel in high school athletics never slows, never stops. And while we may not always have the space or time to devote a headline to every bit of news that surfaces, we can repackage it into a concise consumable Cliffs … [Read more...]