By NOAH TAYLOR Jordyn Potts was smiling before he snapped the ball. On third-and-11 with a 10-point lead, the Powell quarterback didn’t hesitate when he took the snap and looked down the near sideline as wideout Gianni Magdos was crossing the … [Read more...]
Last-second TD run by Jordyn Potts lifts Powell past Clinton, 29-22, in region contest
By MATTHEW LUTEY CLINTON — Jordyn Potts was not going to fall short of the end zone. The Powell senior quarterback is way too competitive to let that happen. Potts scored on an 8-yard scramble for the game-winning touchdown with five seconds … [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...]
Anderson County finishes off Powell this time, 48-14, to begin the season 1-0
By MIKE BLACKERBY CLINTON – Comebacks and fantastic finishes have been the norm for Powell against Anderson County the past couple of years. So given recent history, the Panthers weren’t about to push the panic button when the Mavericks jumped out … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Powell Panthers at Anderson County Mavericks – Week 1 (2022)
We popped in at the Anderson County vs. Powell Panthers football game for some photos on Friday night of Week 1 of the 2022 season. We got some freebies below for you to sample. But to view them all, you'll need to log in to your … [Read more...]
2021 5Star Preps Defensive Underclassman of the Year: Steven Soles, Powell
BY MIKE BLACKERBY The light really came on for standout Powell defensive end Steven Soles midway through the 2021 high school football season. Soles’ wrecking-ball style of play was a big reason the Panthers emerged as one of most dominant … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Halls Red Devils at Powell Panthers – Friday, Feb. 4, 2022
POWELL -- Here are 100 PHOTOS from Friday's Halls Red Devils at Powell Panthers rivalry basketball games from Feb. 4, 2022. All photos are shot by Charles Mays. We have a free 25-photo preview below, but ... To see the full 100 shots, make … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Powell Panthers vs. Page Patriots – Class 5A BlueCross Bowl (2021)
CHATTANOOGA - Check out this 55-photo FREE GALLERY from the Class 5A BlueCross Bowl Championship between the Powell Panthers and the Page Patriots. All pictures are by Danny Parker and presented to you free by Matt Daniels of Century 21 … [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...]
Powell defense smothers West in 35-7 Class 5A state semifinal win
By MIKE BLACKERBY Powell’s smothering defense has the Panthers on the cusp of their first state football championship in school history. Powell held host West to 82 total yards Friday as the Panthers won their Class 5A semifinal game in convincing … [Read more...]