TKA picks up big region win over Lakeway Christian 42-27

BY BRIAN HAMILTON WHITE PINE – TKA responded to a 35-20 loss to Middle Tennessee Christian that dashed the Lions’ region championship hopes with a solid 42-27 region win over Lakeway Christian Friday night. The King’s Academy jumped out to a quick 28-6 first quarter lead over Lakeside Christian behind four touchdowns by senior running back Nakelin McAfee. Leading 14-0, the Lions were able to recover a fumble on a strip sack, giving the offense a short field, which led to a McAfee touchdown to make the score 21-0. Lakeway Christian was finally able to get on the scoreboard when …

Morristown East earns first win of season, defeating Cocke County 42-7

BY BRIAN HAMILTON MORRISTOWN – Cocke County handed Morristown East its first win of the season on Friday night. The Fighting Cocks looked good early, as they scored on their first possession. However, the Hurricanes would score 42 unanswered points to win 42-7. Cocke County received the opening kick and marched down the field for a touchdown to take a 7-0 lead with 9:12 left in the first quarter. Morristown East would answer immediately, as Eli Seals found Trevor Malone for a touchdown. The Hurricanes converted the extra-point to tie the game at 7-7 with 7:50 left in the first. …

Jefferson County takes down Hardin Valley 42-7 on homecoming

BY BRIAN HAMILTON DANDRIDGE – Jefferson County jumped out to a 14-0 lead and led 21-7 at halftime, as the Patriots would defeat Hardin Valley 42-7 on homecoming. Omarian Mills scored the first two touchdowns of the game and Jefferson County would try an onside kick on the ensuing kickoff. The Hawks recovered the punt and returned it to the Patriots’ 1-yard line. A quarterback sneak would make the score 14-7. Jefferson County responded on the next drive, marching down the field and cashing in on a 28-yard touchdown run by Blake Overton. The Patriots led 21-7 at halftime. The …

Northview-Grainger

Grainger spoils Northview Academy homecoming with 26-14 win

BY BRIAN HAMILTON KODAK – Northview began its homecoming game against Grainger playing well and even got on the board first. Things started to go awry for the Cougars in the second quarter, however, as the Grizzlies took a 14-6 lead as the first half expired and came away with a hard fought 26-14 win. Quarterback Alex Cruz-Mendoza went into the end zone on a 7-yard run to put Northview Academy ahead 6-0 after the two-point conversion failed. Grainger would go on a methodical 14-play drive, resulting in a 1-yard touchdown by Blake Morse. The Cougars blocked the extra-point attempt, …

South-Doyle

South-Doyle falls to rival Central Knox 35-21

BY BRIAN HAMILTON KNOXVILLE – It was Thursday Night Rivals. It was South-Doyle’s homecoming. It was also wet, as both teams battled heavy rain throughout the game. The rain let up just enough for the homecoming court to remain dry at halftime, but started back heavy in the second half. Central Knox was able to take advantage of South-Doyle miscues and take a 35-21 win back to Knoxville against its traditional rival. The Cherokees got off to a quick start against the Bobcats, as running back Shawn Gary ran 60 yards for a touchdown on the first play from scrimmage. …