BY MIKE BLACKERBY Connor Wheeler ran in rarified air during his sophomore season for the Powell High School Panthers football team. Wheeler put up prolific numbers at running back as he helped the Panthers go 11-3 with a state Class 5A semifinal … [Read more...]
The West Rebels eliminate defending-champion Powell, 28-21, in 5A semifinals; Rebels return to state for first time since 2014
BY MIKE BLACKERBY The semifinal obstacle is finally cleared. West High School’s Rebels, after fourth-round losses in 2021 and 2019, are just one win removed from the top prize in Tennessee Class 5A football. West quarterback Carson Jessie hit … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Walker Valley Mustangs at Powell Panthers – Round 2 (2022)
Powell got its revenge on Walker Valley in Round 2 of the 2022 Class 5A playoffs, making amends for the 2020 first-round loss. 5Star Preps was on hand to capture the night's top moments. Check out all the photos from Charles Mays. We'll have … [Read more...]
Powell Panthers still motivated by 2020 first-round loss to Walker Valley
BY MIKE BLACKERBY It’s probably not quite accurate to say that Walker Valley did Powell a favor by upsetting the Panthers two years ago in the first round of the Class 5A playoffs. More along the lines of: it supplied coach Matt Lowe’s team with … [Read more...]
Gianni Magdos, Powell Panthers take down Campbell County, 58-36, to take command of Region 3-5A
By MIKE BLACKERBY POWELL — Gianni Magdos’ penchant for the big play helped turn the tide in Powell’s favor against stubborn visiting Campbell County Friday night. Magdos had the first three-interception game of his career and the Powell senior … [Read more...]
UPDATES, OBSERVATIONS, NOTES from the Alcoa at Powell Football Scrimmage
BY JESSE SMITHEY The Powell football team took on all comers in 2021 en route to a Class 5A championship, even facing off against the likes of Maryville and Knoxville Catholic during the regular season. That mentality looks to have carried over … [Read more...]
Bearden High School hires Josh Jones as head football coach
By JESSE SMITHEY Bearden High School has its new head football coach, and the Bulldogs hired him straight off a state championship staff. … [Read more...]
Jordyn Potts leads Powell Panthers to first-ever state championship win, 42-34, over Page
CHATTANOOGA — Jordyn Potts, the Powell starting quarterback, didn’t let last year’s tough performance in a first-round playoff loss define him. The 6-foot junior chose to grow from the situation instead. “I got a lot of crap after that game," … [Read more...]
Noah Vaughn and Maryville Rebels out-duel Powell Panthers, 52-31, in Week 2 Clash
By DAVE LINK MARYVILLE – There’s a gamut of tough games on Maryville’s schedule this year, and the Rebels got through a big one Thursday night. Junior Noah Vaughn rushed for 205 yards and four touchdowns and Maryville rode its second-half … [Read more...]