BY JESSE SMITHEY When it comes to their recent football coaching search, the Gatlinburg-Pittman administration did no dilly-dallying. Just two weeks after the announced resignation of Brad Waggoner, the Highlanders named their new head coach on … [Read more...]
2024 Class 2A Quarterfinals: Gatlinburg-Pittman Lady Highlanders handle Smith County, 54-46
BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — Maddy Newman proved to be quite the safety net for the Gatlinburg-Pittman girls' basketball team Thursday. With the Lady Highlanders' lead in a Class 2A state quarterfinal dwindling by the minute, Newman provided … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Gatlinburg-Pittman Highlanders at Northview Academy — Jan. 23, 2024
KODAK — See all the pics we have from Tuesday's girls and boys games from Gatlinburg-Pittman at Northview Academy. So, make sure you're logged into your 5Star Preps account to view all the photos. NEW to 5Star Preps? Use promo code LIVE50 at … [Read more...]
GAME OF INCHES: Alcoa boys’ rally and hold on against G-P after final-shot ruling; Lady Tornadoes sweep G-P to earn 1-seed
BY DAVE LINK ALCOA – An inch or so was the difference between the Alcoa and Gatlinburg-Pittman boys’ basketball teams Friday night. Alcoa rallied from a 14-point deficit early in the fourth quarter and pulled out a 63-62 home victory – but only … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Gatlinburg-Pittman Highlanders and Lady Highlanders games from Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022
GATLINBURG - Plenty of holiday time basketball going on around East Tennessee, so we stopped in to see Gatlinburg-Pittman's girls and boys basketball teams play Thursday, Dec. 29. We have 72 total photos from the games, and all photos are by Danny … [Read more...]
Alcoa Football doesn’t let G-P hang around; Tornadoes cruise past Highlanders and into 3A semifinals
By DAVE LINK ALCOA – Almost three months ago, the Alcoa football team couldn’t pull away from Gatlinburg-Pittman until the second half of their game. That was not the case Friday night. The Tornadoes (12-1) rolled to a 42-0 halftime lead and … [Read more...]
Gatlinburg-Pittman prep for Loudon rematch, Coalfield improving week to week, Oakdale nearing 4-0 start
by MIKE BLACKERBY This week’s high school football report for Classes 1A-3A and Division 2in the 5Star Preps coverage shines the spotlight on: G-P blitzes Roadrunners Coalfield off to 3-0 start Oakdale’s big fourth quarter … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Alcoa Tornadoes at Gatlinburg-Pittman Highlanders – Week 2 (2022)
GATLINBURG — We have a big gallery below from the Alcoa Tornadoes and Gatlinburg-Pittman Highlanders region matchup from Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022. All pictures are by Danny Parker. We have some free looks below on a few pictures. But to view the … [Read more...]
GATLINBURG-PITTMAN Football looking to big junior class for success in 2022
BY MIKE BLACKERBY Thanks in large part to a large and talent-laden junior class, the football futures are trending up for Gatlinburg-Pittman heading into the 2022 high school season. Second-year coach Brad Waggoner said the Highlanders are more … [Read more...]
Gatlinburg-Pittman Boys Soccer ‘Top Gun’ mentality leads to state championship No. 2 in PK win Friday
MURFREESBORO – Jeffri Valladares played like a veteran on the biggest soccer stage of his life Friday. And he’s only a freshman. Gatlinburg-Pittman’s goalkeeper blocked three shots in the penalty-kick shootout won by a 3-2 score Friday, lifting … [Read more...]