DANDRIDGE — Check out all 103 photos from Friday's Class 6A second-round playoff game between the Bearden Bulldogs and host Jefferson County Patriots. All photos are presented by KOC Orthopaedic Clinic. All photos were taken by Danny … [Read more...]
Bearden and Oak Ridge put on a show in Week 9; visiting Bulldogs rally in Oak Ridge in final minutes for 33-29 win
BY DAVE LINK OAK RIDGE – You would have thought a playoff berth was at stake Friday night at Blankenship Field when Oak Ridge played host to Bearden in a non-region football game. It was a wild-and-wooly game won by the visiting Bulldogs 33-29 … [Read more...]
Webb School of Knoxville gets little trouble from Chattanooga Christian; Spartans move to 5-0
BY DAVE LINK Webb School of Knoxville’s football team wasted no time taking control Friday night against visiting Chattanooga Christian School. The Spartans’ defense stopped the Chargers’ opening drive on three downs, forcing a … [Read more...]
KOC 5STAR PHOTOS: Hardin Valley Academy at Knoxville Halls — Week 4 (2023)
See all the photos we took Friday, Sept. 8, from the Hardin Valley Academy at Halls football game. Thanks to Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic for sponsoring our photographers' efforts this season. If you see a photo or two you'd like to purchase, … [Read more...]
Halls Red Devils blank Fulton, 21-0, and head to Week 4 showdown against Hardin Valley (3-0) unbeaten
BY MARK ALEWINE For the third time this season, the six-time state champion Fulton Falcons walked off the field with more questions than answers. For the Halls Red Devils, it was the third time they left the field believing 2023 could … [Read more...]
William Blount wins the Battle of the Bell, 29-28, over Heritage; Govs 3-0 for the first time since 2007
BY CALEB JARREAU MARYVILLE — The William Blount football team gathered in front of the band before the school's Alma Mater was played Friday night. Head coach Robert Reeves stood in the center of the scrum, smiling with his arms around … [Read more...]
Marshaun Bowers and West Rebels run win streak to 18 games; hold off Farragut for 38-31 win
BY MATTHEW LUTEY West senior Marshaun Bowers said he wants to go out with a bang. 73-yard rushing touchdown … bang. 32-yard receiving touchdown … bang. 93-yard kick return touchdown … bang. He’s well on his way. … [Read more...]
Meadows’ family name means all business for Meigs County in 12-0 win at Kingston in Week 3
BY DAVE LINK KINGSTON — Ethan Meadows is carrying on the family football tradition at Meigs County. The Tigers’ senior quarterback/safety rushed for 94 yards and two touchdowns and intercepted two passes in Friday night’s 12-0 non-region … [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...]