BY MIKE BLACKERBY CEDAR BLUFF — Lipscomb Academy’s defense, led by dynamic Tennessee commitment Kaleb Beasley, was the difference Friday night as the Mustangs rolled by home-standing Catholic 33-10. … [Read more...]
Knoxville Catholic Fighting Irish rout visiting Briarcrest behind huge night from Wofford commit Braylon Harmon
Braylon Harmon, the standout receiver from Knoxville Catholic, had tunnel vision after Briarcrest scored in the first quarter of Friday night's game in Knoxville. Saints’ kicker Garrett Dane avoided kicking to the Wofford commit on the … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Knoxville Catholic Fighting Irish at Knoxville West Rebels (8.4.23)
We made a pit stop Friday night on Sutherland Avenue for football scrimmage photos. Included are 74 pics from Knoxville Catholic at Knoxville West. New to 5Star Preps and want to see the pics? No problem. Use promo code LIVE50 for 50 percent … [Read more...]
SCRIMMAGE REPORT (8.4.23): Knoxville Catholic Fighting Irish at Knoxville West
BY MIKE BLACKERBY There’s a new star in the making at Catholic. Sophomore wide receiver Tyreek King put on a show Friday night at West High School as the Division II Fighting Irish scrimmaged the defending 5A state champion Rebels. … [Read more...]
SCRIMMAGE REPORT: Knoxville Catholic at Bearden Bulldogs – Friday, July 28, 2023
BY DAVE LINK The scoreboard was turned off Friday night when Bearden’s football team took on visiting Catholic in an 11-on-11 scrimmage. … [Read more...]
Dean Cokinos resigns as head coach at Knoxville Catholic; Steve Matthews, Philip Shadowens take over in interim
BY JESSE SMITHEY The Knoxville Catholic High School football team will move forward this week into preparations for the 2023 season without the man it thought would be its head football coach this fall. … [Read more...]
Former University of Tennessee and NFL punter Dustin Colquitt returns to Knoxville; sons to play at Knoxville Catholic
BY JESSE SMITHEY The high school football program at Knoxville Catholic is certainly well accustomed to welcoming in the sons of University of Tennessee football coaches and of some former Vol players. In recent years, players like Amari … [Read more...]
Knoxville Catholic Football hires Ensworth assistant Dean Cokinos as new head coach
BY JESSE SMITHEY The football coaching search at Knoxville Catholic High School concluded officially on Thursday, as the school announced the hiring of Ensworth School (Nashville, Tenn.) assistant Dean Cokinos. Here's what you need to know on … [Read more...]
Korey Mobbs resigns as Knoxville Catholic football coach after 2 seasons
BY JESSE SMITHEY Following the 2021 high school football season, some 20 area programs underwent head-coaching changes. While this fall and winter aren't expected to have as much turnover, the first domino fell Tuesday morning. Korey Mobbs … [Read more...]
Powell exacts revenge on Catholic, scores 28-26 win in Week 10 after tough loss to Irish in 2021
BY MATTHEW LUTEY Maybe Powell and Catholic should play each other every season. Just like last year, the game came down to the final minute, but this time it was Powell that came out on top, 28-26, on Friday at Blaine Stadium. Powell sophomore … [Read more...]