See all the photos from the 2023 TSSAA Class 5A state quarterfinal between the Powell Panthers and the West Rebels. All pics are by Charles Mays Media — and are presented to you thanks to the support of Knoxville Orthopaedic … [Read more...]
Powell Panthers win 2023 Battle for Emory Road, 34-17, over rival Halls; Red Devils suffer first defeat of 2023
MIKE BLACKERBY Star running back Connor Wheeler exited early Friday during Powell’s Region 2-5A showdown at Halls. No problem as Panthers sophomore quarterback Deuce Rodgers and back-up senior running back Keshaun Jackson had the games of … [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...]
KOC 5STAR PHOTOS: Powell Panthers at Oak Ridge Wildcats – Week 3 (2023)
BY TANNER WALKER OAK RIDGE — We have tons of photos for you below from the 2023 Week 3 contest between the Powell Panthers and the host Oak Ridge Wildcats. Make sure you're logged in to your 5Star Preps account to view them … [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...]
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 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...]