3300 SUTHERLAND — See all our 80 photos from Thursday's Powell Panthers at West Rebels rivalry football game. All pics are by Danny Parker, so should you be interested in purchasing a pic or two from below email him at … [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...]
Oak Ridge (2-0) downs visiting Powell, 35-21, with second half full of big plays; Wildcats hold off late rally with onside kick-return TD
BY DAVE LINK OAK RIDGE — Derek Rang pushed the right buttons at halftime Thursday night. Oak Ridge’s first-year football coach challenged his players at the break, and they responded with a 35-21 victory over Powell in a non-region game at … [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...]
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...]
Cincinnati commit Ayden Greene and Powell Panthers take Battle of Emory Road over Halls, 33-3
By MATTHEW LUTEY The Powell football offense has enough talent that it seems like every week someone different is in the spotlight. Friday, it was senior receiver Ayden Greene’s turn, as he led the visiting Panthers to a 33-3 victory over rival … [Read more...]
Wheeler has statement game for Powell in Panthers’ win over Karns, 42-28
By MATTHEW LUTEY POWELL — Friday night couldn’t have been a better time for Powell sophomore running back Connor Wheeler to have a statement game. With a starting quarterback not at 100 percent and multiple special teams mistakes to overcome, … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Maryville Rebels at Powell Panthers – Week 2 (2022)
We have a big gallery below from the Maryville Rebels and Powell Panthers non-region matchup from Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022. All pictures are by Charles Mays. We have some free looks below on a few pictures. But to view the full gallery of … [Read more...]
The Most Important Player to the Powell Football Team’s Repeat Bid: J.J. Foust
By JESSE SMITHEY The Powell Panthers' chances at repeating as state champions in Class 5A will be a touch more difficult this fall, especially with game-changing defensive tackle Walter Nolen now on the roster at Texas A&M. All along these … [Read more...]