BY MATTHEW LUTEY ALCOA — You could call it a trickle-down effect. Lessons get passed down from grade to grade, and when you’ve won nine straight 3A state championships like Alcoa, class is usually in session. The Tornadoes had standout … [Read more...]
West defense continues to stifle playoff opponents; Rebels eliminate Walker Valley, 38-3, in 5A semifinal to earn chance to defend state title
BY MIKE BLACKERBY West’s impenetrable defense held its fourth consecutive playoff opponent out of the end zone Friday night as the Rebels blitzed Walker Valley 38-3. The win moves West into the state championship for the second year in a … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS powered by KOC: West Rebels vs. Walker Valley — 2023 Class 5A semifinals
BY TANNER WALKER See all our photos from the Nov. 24, 2023, TSSAA state football semifinal between West and Walker Valley. All pics are by Tanner Walker. Should you be interested in purchasing a few, email him at … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS powered by KOC: Powell Panthers at Knoxville West Rebels — 2023 Class 5A Quarterfinals
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...]
5STAR PHOTOS powered by KOC: Powell Panthers at West Rebels – Week 11 (2023)
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...]
WEST REBELS down upset-minded Halls in Week 10; West vs. Powell looms in Week 11 for Region 2-5A Championship
BY DAVE LINK With a huge game looming next week, West’s football team found a way to win Friday night in a 20-9 victory over visiting Halls. This time, it won with special teams and defense. … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS powered by KOC: Alcoa Tornadoes at West Rebels – Week 7 (2023)
See all the photos we took Friday, Sept. 29, from the rivalry between the Alcoa Tornadoes at West Rebels. Thanks to Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic for sponsoring our photographers' efforts this season. If you see a photo or two you'd like to … [Read more...]
No Letdown: One Week After Win over Maryville, West Rebels continue to dominate in Week 5 win at Central
BY MARK ALEWINE After losing 17 starters from from last year’s state championship team, West Rebels head football coach Lamar Brown didn’t expect to repeat his team’s dominance in 2023 with a younger core of players. But today, his team is on a … [Read more...]
West Rebels knock off Maryville for the second consecutive season, taking this matchup 21-14 in Blount County
BY NOAH TAYLOR MARYVILLE — Jack Keith could see it coming. The Knoxville West linebacker had prepared for Maryville’s two-minute drill during the week and with his team clinging to a one score lead just before halftime, he saw it playing out in … [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...]