MIKE BLACKERBY SEVIERVILLE – Powell dominated Sevier County from start to finish in its Class 5A playoff game Friday night, setting up a much-anticipated quarterfinal showdown with West. The Panthers’ smothering defense held the Smoky … [Read more...]
THE BIG ROUNDUP — Week 10 (2023): Webb vs. Boyd, Catholic vs. McCallie, Bearden vs. MoWest, McMinn County vs. Powell, Coalfield vs. Oliver Springs
We covered a bunch of games tonight. But here are details, stats and more from Week 10 games we couldn't get to, like: Webb vs. Boyd-Buchanan Catholic vs. McCallie Bearden vs. Morristown West Farragut vs. Hardin Valley … [Read more...]
Connor Wheeler, Powell Panthers rush past Clinton, 45-27, on Thursday night Week 5 contest
BY MIKE BLACKERBY Standout Powell running back Connor Wheeler wasn’t even sure earlier in the week if would be able to play Thursday against Clinton. Yep he played, and yep Wheeler was his customary terrific self as the Panthers rolled … [Read more...]
The Cam Duncan and Landis Davila QB-WR Connection Produces Another Dramatic Game-Winner, 28-21, over Powell
BY CALEB JARREAU FARRAGUT —Head coach Eddie Courtney gave Landis Davila a look with the clock winding down in the fourth quarter. Farragut football was in a fourth-and-long situation, needing a score to beat Powell. Davila knew the … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS presented by KOC: Anderson County Mavericks at Powell Panthers – Week 1 (2023)
BY CHARLES MAYS We have 60 photos for you below from the 2023 season opener between Anderson County and Powell. Make sure you're logged in to your 5Star Preps account to view them all. NEW TO 5STAR PREPS? No worries. Use promo code LIVE50 … [Read more...]
Connor Wheeler never found fatigue in leading Powell to Week 1 win over Anderson County
BY MIKE BLACKERBY Anderson County was coming off a perfect 15-0 season and a state Class 4A championship. Meanwhile, Powell advanced to the 5A state semifinals in 2022. But both teams suffered heavy losses to graduation heading into their season … [Read more...]
SPRING PRACTICE REPORT: What we learned about the Powell Panthers in the May 2023 scrimmage at Alcoa
BY JESSE SMITHEY ALCOA — The Powell Panthers won it all in Class 5A in 2021 and then reached the state semifinals last year. But many of the pillars from those two successful campaigns have graduated and landed on college football … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS 2022 Offensive Underclassman of the Year: Connor Wheeler, Powell High School
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 QB1 SERIES (2023): Powell Panthers look to replace Jordyn Potts at quarterback in 2023
BY MIKE BLACKERBY It seems like Powell coach Matt Lowe has always had a seamless transition of top-tier quarterbacks through the years. Most recently the baton was handed off from all-time great Panthers quarterbacks Walker Trusley to Jordyn … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: West Rebels at Powell Panthers – 2022 Class 5A State Semifinals
What a scene, it was. The Class 5A state semifinal between Powell and West was one you had to see. But if you missed it — or simply want to relive it — you can do that below with this huge photo gallery from Danny Parker. More than 100 … [Read more...]