Athletics
Bearden Mission Statement
BHS MISSION STATEMENT
“Bearden High School exists to help all students become responsible, self-directed, lifelong learners capable of functioning effectively in a global society.”
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT
“Bearden High School Athletics is committed to excellence in interscholastic athletics while supporting the educational mission of BHS.”
Morgan Shinlever, Athletic Director
General Athletic Information for Parents and Student/Athletes
Bearden Athletics
- Athletic Calendar
- Announcements
- Participation Forms
- Game Day Information
- Head Coaches
- TSSAA Eligibility
- Bearden Accomplishments
- Bearden Records
- College Eligibility
- Hudl
- Max Preps
Athletic Calendar
Announcements
Competition Cheer State Runner Up
Congratulations to the Competition Cheer team for earning the team State Runner Up title at the Cheer State Championship.
Girls Soccer State Championship
Congratulations to Girls Soccer for defeating Houston HS and winning the State Championship.
Fall National Signing Day
Bearden HS will hold their fall signing day on Wednesday 11/12/25 in the BHS Auditorium before school (7:30 am).
Golf State Runner Up
Congratulations to Charlie Culbertson who finished Runner Up in the Golf State Championship. Click HERE for results.
BHS Swim Team
BHS Swimming & Diving Team registration is now open. Practice starts at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 30th, at the Allan Jones Aquatic Center on the UT campus. There will also be a parent meeting at 8:00 p.m. Email swim team sponsor Mrs. Davis at kelley.davis@knoxschools.org. For more information, follow @Beardenswimdive on Instagram.
Link to Register - https://bhs.swimtopia.com/
Link to Givebacks - https://app.givebacks.gives/beardenhighswimanddive
Link to Register - https://bhs.swimtopia.com/
Link to Givebacks - https://app.givebacks.gives/beardenhighswimanddive
Participation Forms
ANNUALLY REQUIRED MEDICAL FORMS
All forms must be dated April 15, 2025 or later to be valid for 2025-26 academic year
Pre-participation exam (PPE): required for participation in any BHS sports activities.
Parental Consent Form: (page 6 of the PPE): required for participation and to receive medical care from the athletic trainer and Emergency Medical Services, as needed.
TN Dept of Ed Sudden Cardiac Arrest Form: informed consent of risk, required annually.
TSSAA Concussion Information Form: informed consent of risk, required annually.
Safe Stars Parent Code of Conduct Form: required annually.
ImPACT Testing: computer-based neurocognitive baseline examination used in the event of concussion for diagnosis and clearance timeline, conducted every two years.
Game Day Information
Bearden High School
Athletic Ticket Prices
(per Knox County Schools)
Click or scan the QR code to purchase tickets to upcoming regular season Bearden Home Athletic events.
Gates will open at 5:30 pm for home football games.
District and Region prices may vary and will be posted on the individual sport page.
General Prices
Football
Gate price - $10
Basketball
Gate price - $8
Baseball/Softball
Single-game price - $6
Doubleheader price - $7
Track & Field
Gate price - $6
Other Sports
Gate price - $6
Bearden Athletic Passes
Athletic passes for 2025-26 are now available to purchase online. Click or scan the QR code below for the appropriate pass.
Athletic passes cannot be used by anyone other than the person named on the pass; They are not transferable. At athletic events, the gate personnel may ask for a picture ID to verify the passholder.
Passes are good for Bearden HS regular season home contests only.
Passes are not valid for postseason competition (District, Region, State) or any Bearden non-athletic event.
A $5 fee will be charged to replace a pass.
After ordering, allow 48 hours for the pass to be made; passes can be picked up in the East Mall Office.
Student passes - $65
Student passes are for high school age students and younger.
Adult passes - $125
Adult passes are for high school graduates and older.
Family passes - $300
Family passes are for 2 adults and children high school age or younger living at the same residence. Each person listed will get a pass.
Football Stadium Parking
Gym Parking
Soccer Parking
Baseball Parking
Softball Parking
Strike & Spare, Fountain City
West Hills Tennis Center
Head Coaches
BEARDEN HEAD COACHES
Athletic Director
Morgan Shinlever
Athletic Trainer
Kevin Pack
Strength & Conditioning
TBD
TBD
Basketball (Boys)
Jeremy Parrott (Head Coach)
Basketball (Girls)
Justin Underwood (Head Coach)
Bowling (Boys & Girls)
Tracy Webb (Head Coach)
Cheerleading
Andrea Kuykendall (Head Coach)
Stephanie Garza Panczer (School Sponsor)
Cross Country (Boys & Girls)
Erick Purschke (Head Coach)
Dance
Hannah Keathley (Head Coach)
Rebecca Nutter (School Sponsor)
Flag Football (Girls)
Zach Scott (Head Coach)
Football
Brad Taylor (Head Coach)
Golf (Boys & Girls)
Billie Davis (Head Coach)
Lacrosse (Boys) (Co-op with West HS)
Chandler Kirk (Head Coach)
Lacrosse (Girls)
Dawn Coe (Head Coach)
Soccer (Boys)
Ryan Radcliffe (Head Coach)
Soccer (Girls)
Ryan Radcliffe (Head Coach)
Softball (Girls)
Alicia Boris (Head Coach)
Swimming & Diving (Boys & Girls)
Carolyn Bubar (Head Coach)
Kelley Davis (School Sponsor)
Tennis (Boys & Girls)
Mary Watkins (Head Coach)
Track & Field (Boys & Girls)
Matthew Eckert (Head Coach)
Volleyball (Girls)
Kaitlyn Davidson (Head Coach)
TSSAA Eligibility
TSSAA Eligibility
Here are the sections from the 2024-25 TSSAA handbook regarding eligibility.
TSSAA rules regarding Athletic Eligibility
TSSAA rules regarding Transferring Schools
TSSAA rules regarding Foreign Exchange students
TSSAA rules regarding Recruiting
TSSAA rules regarding Amateurism and Awards
TSSAA rules regarding Participating in Independent games, Camps and All Star Games
TSSAA rules regarding Hardship
TSSAA rules regarding Home School student participation
TSSAA rules regarding Students Participating in Unified Sports
TSSAA rules regarding Virtual School student participation
Additional Bearden Information regarding Tutoring, Attendance, Conduct
Bearden Accomplishments
Bearden Records
College Eligibility
Hudl
Max Preps
Fall Sports
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Head Coach: Erik Purschke
Team Accomplishments
State Runner Up: 1975 (G), 2011 (B)
State Final Four: 1976 (G), 1979 (G), 2001 (B), 2010 (B), 2011 (G)
State Elite Eight: 1973 (B), 1977 (G), 1978 (G), 2002 (B), 2008 (B), 2012 (B)
Total State Appearances
Girls (9): 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1994, 1995, 2011, 2023
Boys (11): 1973, 1994, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Individual Accomplishments - Girls
Top 15 at State: 6th - Stacy Martin, 1976; 7th - Stacy Martin, 1975, Laura Haynes, 1992;
8th - Jenny Randolph, 2005; 9th - Rebecca Stover, 2009, Rebecca Stover, 2010; 10th - Michelle McGhee, 1982;
11th - Jenny Randolph, 2004; 12th - Debbie Baker, 1979; 13th - Mary Rice, 1979, Laura Haynes, 1991;
14th - Susan Hylton, 1975; Preston Kelly, 2001; Laura Haynes, 1989; 15th - Claire White, 2000.
Individual Accomplishments - Boys
State Runner Up - Tyler Johnson, 2001
Top 15 at State: 3rd - Cade Crum, 2022; 12th - Sam Shaughnessy, 2008; 13th - Bryan Fitzsimmons, 2012; Cade Crum, 2021.
Coaching History
1972-1982 - Bob Lesueur; 1983-1998 - John Wallis; 1999-2012 - Steve Prince; 2013-2017 - Patty Thewes;
2018-2023 - Ashley Schott; 2024-present - Erik Purschke
Cross Country Results for 2025
Oct 30 - TSSAA DI Class AAA XC Section 2 Meet 2025 - Boys & Girls
Oct 18 - KIL Championship 2025 - Boys & Girls
Sept 26 - On Twilight at PR'ville 2025 - Girls
Sept 26 - On Twilight at PR'ville 2025 - Boys
Sept 20 - Norris Dam Invitational - Boys & Girls
Sept 13 - The Mounds #1 2025 - Boys & Girls
Football
Head Coach: Brad Taylor
Assistant Coach: Andre Caballero
Assistant Coach: Randall Scott
Assistant Coach: Phillip Hamilton
Assistant Coach: Pat Richards
Assistant Coach: Bill Powers
Assistant Coach: Chardon Wood
Assistant Coach: Reed Lindsey
Assistant Coach: Jordan Gillespie
Assistant Coach: Jason Tummins
Assistant Coach: David Carpenter
2025 Football Team
Team Accomplishments
State Final Four: 2007
State Elite Eight: 1995, 2010, 2023, 2024
Total State Tournament Appearances (25)
1977, 1990, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024
Individual Accomplishments
All American - Rocky Goode, 1971
Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Back of the Year (3A) - Devrin Young, 2010
Greater Knoxville HOF Athlete of the Year - Devrin Young, 2010
All Southern: Bobby Underwood, 1952
All State: Bobby Underwood, 1952; Craig Belitz, 1966; Phil Garner, 1966; Richard Rosser, 1966; Ronnie Ramsey, 1966;
Danny Moon, 1968; Tommy Hammet, 1968; Bill Good, 1969; Hal Smith, 1969; Jack Stroud, 1969; Rocky Goode, 1971;
David Carter, 1989; Nick Willoughby, 1990; Tony Goodwin, 1991; Mikal Smith, 1993, 1994; Jeremy Touchstone, 1995;
Vince Nicaud, 1995; Sam Odern, 1996; Kris Ernst, 2001; Jordan Maynard, 2005; Matt Reagan, 2005; C.J. Gunn, 2007;
Dawson Halliday, 2007; Matt Williamson, 2007; Torey Works, 2007; Devrin Young, 2008, 2009, 2010; Tanner Fine, 2008;
Drew Williamson, 2010; Caleb Wilkins, 2018; Shamarcus Brown, 2018; Hayden Candela, 2019; Sam Nicaud, 2022;
Sam Tummins, 2022; Tory Beaufort, 2024; Drew Parrott, 2024.
Coaching History
1948-1955 - Casey Stephenson; 1956-1963 - Ermal Howard; 1964-1972 - Jim Smelcher; 1973-1976 - Bobby Gratz;
1977-1980, 1988-2001 - Bill Young; 1981-1983 - Bob Whetsel; 1984-1987 - Mike Ledford;
2002-2005 - Paul Maynard; 2006 - Bill Wilson; 2014-2021 - Morgan Shinlever; 2022-2024 - Josh Jones; 2007-2013, 2025-present - Brad Taylor
Football Calendar
Golf
Head Coach: Billie Davis
2025 Golf Team
Team Accomplishments
State Runner Up: 2003 (G), 2010 (G), 2024 (B)
State Final Four: 1970 (B), 1983 (B), 2001 (G)
State Elite Eight: 1971 (B), 1994 (G), 2009 (G), 2023 (B)
Total State Appearances
Girls (5): 1994, 2001, 2003, 2009, 2010
Boys (5): 1970, 1971, 1983, 2023, 2024
Individual Accomplishments - Girls
State Champion: Mallory Bishop - 2004
State Runner Up: Mallory Bishop - 2002, Allie Knight - 2010
Top 10 at State: 3rd - Mallory Bishop, 2003; 6th - Allie Knight, 2008; 7th - Alyson Richards, 1994; Mallory Bishop, 2001;
9th - Emily Sills, 2006; Kelli Pemberton, 2011; 10th - Alyson Richards, 1993.
Individual Accomplishments - Boys
State Runner Up: Charlie Culbertson - 2025
Top 10 at State: 6th - Scott Murray, 1985; Michael Woods, 2004; 9th - Jaden Morrell, 2023; 10th - Bryce Harmon, 2024; Dane Helzer, 2024.
Coaching History
Ed Hedgepath; 1988-2001 - Richard Cowan; 2002-03 - Scott McMurray; 2004-2013 - John Heins; 2014-2015 - Ron Rupard;
2016-2023 - Tyler Lane; 2024-present - Billie Davis
Girls Soccer
Head Coach: Ryan Radcliffe
2022-23 TSSAA Girls Soccer Coach of the Year
2025 Girls Soccer Team - State Champions
Team Accomplishments
National Champion: 2022, 2023
State Champion: 2006, 2007, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025
State Runner Up: 2024
State Final Four: 2001, 2018, 2020
State Elite Eight: 2010, 2011, 2017
Total State Tournament Appearances (13)
2001, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Individual Accomplishments
United Soccer Coaches National Player of the Year - Brinley Murphy, 2022
United Soccer Coaches Tennessee Player of the Year - Brinley Murphy, 2022; Nyla Blue 2023
All American: Samantha Turner, 2010; Brinley Murphy, 2021, 2022
All South: Tori Beeler, 1995; Kimmy Criss, 2001; Alex Meehan, 2006; Sarah Canter, 2007; Samantha Turner, 2010;
Jayla Blue, 2024
Gatorade Player of the Year: Brinley Murphy, 2021, 2022
Greater Knoxville HOF Player of the Year: Sarah Stroud, 1998, Alivia Stott, 2024, Nyla Blue, 2024
All State: Amanda Lebo, 1992, 1993, 1994; Tori Beeler, 1995; Lindsay Criss, 1996, 1997, 1999; Kim Sanders, 1997;
Sarah Stroud, 1997, 1998; Cameron Conway, 1998, 1999; Laura Sanders, 1999, 2000;
Kimmy Criss, 2000, 2001; Amy Wilder, 2000, 2001; Adonia Bivins, 2001, 2002; Eliza Rudder, 2002, 2003;
Shea Kinzer, 2003, 2004; Sarah Himmelrich, 2004, 2005; Mary Alex Rochester, 2005, 2006; Alex Meehan, 2005, 2006;
Amy Porter, 2006, 2007, 2008; Lindsay Pompillio, 2007; Jenni Gordon, 2007; Sarah Canter, 2007;
Tessa Batchelor, 2007, 2008; Samantha Turner, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010; Ashley Howarth, 2008, 2009;
Taylor Cravanas, 2009; Kimble Glover, 2010; Allison Daniels, 2010; Rebecca Stover, 2010, 2011;
Kristi Granger, 2010, 2011; Jessica Logan, 2011; Gabrielle Gianesell, 2011; Ashley Seltzer, 2013, 2014;
Casey Riemer, 2015, 2016; Taylor Frizen, 2015, 2016; Abby Mink, 2017; Ashtyn Glover, 2017; Emily Carlevato, 2018;
Abby Brewer, 2018; Hailey Cartt, 2019; Brinley Murphy, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022; Becca Roth, 2020, 2021, 2022;
Kailyn Scott, 2021; Alayna Corbitt, 2021; Alivia Stott, 2021, 2022, 2023; Peyton Huber, 2022; Nyla Blue, 2022, 2023;
Jayla Blue 2022, 2023, 2024; Rylie Lucas 2023; Breana Mendoza 2023; Anna Wyatt 2023; Halle Bibee 2024;
Maci Ritzman 2024; Drew Tolley 2024
Coaching History
1986-1997- John Wilson; 1998-2013 - Eric Turner; 2014-present - Ryan Radcliffe
Volleyball
Head Coach: Kaitlyn Davidson
2025 Volleyball Team
Team Accomplishments
State Final Four: 1985, 1987, 1992, 2012
State Elite Eight: 2015
Total State Tournament Appearances (5)
1985, 1987, 1992, 2012, 2015
Individual Accomplishments
All State: Kellie Moss, 1990, 1991, 1992; Carrie McGinnis, 2012; Kristin Randolph, 2012; Eleni Georgiafandis, 2013; Chesney McClellan, 2015.
Coaching History
1988-1991 - Debbie Enloe; 1992-2011 - Jennifer Allen; 2012-2014 - David McGinnis; 2015 - Zach Forgani;
2016-17 - Linda Sanchez; 2018-2021 - Erin Biddle; 2022-present - Kaitlyn Davidson
Winter Sports
Girls Basketball
Head Coach: Justin Underwood
Assistant Coach: Josh Suttles
2025-26 Girls Varsity Basketball Team
2025-26 Girls JV Basketball Team
Team Accomplishments
State Champion: 2022
State Final Four: 1981, 2015, 2018, 2025
State Elite Eight: 2013, 2021, 2023
Total State Tournament Appearances (8)
1981, 2013, 2015, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025
Individual Accomplishments
All American - Susan Fehling, 1982;
Miss Tennessee Basketball (4A) - Jennifer Sullivan, 2022; Avery Treadwell, 2023
Miss Tennessee Basketball Finalist (4A): Natalya Hodge, 2024, 2025
TSSAA Class AAAA MVP - Avery Treadwell, 2022
Greater Knoxville HOF Athlete of the Year - Avery Treadwell, 2023
Jersey Retired - Alma Cobb (#24), Jan Watkin (#22); Susan Fehling (#22); Jennifer Brabson (#44)
All State - Kristie Snyder, 1980, 1981; Jan Watkin, 1981, 1982; Susan Fehling, 1982; Jennifer Brabson, 1996;
Jai Mclaughlin, 2012; Erin Walsh, 2013; Anajae Stephney, 2015; Jakhyia Davis, 2018, 2019; Trinity Lee, 2018;
Avery Treadwell, 2021, 2022, 2023; Emily Gonzalez, 2022; Jennifer Sulivan, 2022; Natalya Hodge, 2023, 2024, 2025.
Coaching History
Jack Nichols; Lina Wolfe; David Bosse; Buddy Fisher; 1983-1988, 1990-2002, 2010-2011 - Richard Cowan;
1988-1990 - Jan Brown; 2002-2005 - Jennifer Allen; 2005-2010 - Nathan Hodges; 2011-present - Justin Underwood
Schedule
Roster
Boys Basketball
Head Coach: Jeremy Parrott
JV Coach: Tyler Place
2025-26 Boys Basketball Team
Team Accomplishments
State Champions: 2019
State Finals: 2011, 2022
State Final Four: 2002, 2010, 2018
State Elite Eight: 1994, 1995, 2006, 2009, 2017, 2021
Total State Tournament Appearances (12)
1994, 1995, 2002, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022
Region Championships (11)
1994, 1995, 2002, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022
District Championships (12)
1994, 1995, 2002, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022
Individual Accomplishments
All American: Kent Hollenbeck, 1968; Bert Bertelkamp, 1976; Mark Snyder, 1982.
Mr. Tennessee Basketball: John Johnson, 1984, 1985
Mr. Tennessee Basketball Finalist: Ques Glover, 2019; Elijah Bredwood, 2022
TSSAA Class AAA MVP: Ques Glover, 2019
Jersey Retired - Wayne Tipton (#44); Kent Hollenbeck (#33); Bert Bertelkamp (#10); Mark Snyder (#31);
John Johnson (#21); Jared Karnes (#32); Alex Oliver (#32); Tony White, Jr. (#32); Demonte Simpson (#50);
Blake Jenkins (#1); Ty Greene (#5); Rico White (#1)
All State: Wayne Tipton, 1963; Kent Hollenbeck, 1967, 1968; Bert Bertelkamp, 1976; Mark Snyder, 1981, 1982;
John Johnson, 1984, 1985; Alex Oliver, 2002; Tony White, Jr. 2006; Demonte Simpson, 2008; Blake Jenkins, 2009;
Nathan Parker, 2009; Ty Greene, 2010, 2011; Rico White, 2011; Ques Glover, 2018, 2019; Trent Stephney, 2018, 2019; Elijah Bredwood, 2022; Justin Nordin 2025.
Coaching History
Gary Mahoney; R.A. Graham; Tom Malcolm; Ken Reed; 1947-1949 - Jack Nichols; 1949-1954 - Casey Stephenson;
1954-1959 - Ralph Patterson; 1959-1965 - John West; 1965-1974 - Ralph Beeler; 1974-1976 - Tom Deaton;
1976-1981 - Randy Williams; 1981-1984 - George Pitts; 1984-1989 - Steve Waldrop; 1989-1994 - Cary Daniels;
1994-2016 - Mark Blevins; 2016-present - Jeremy Parrott
Schedule
Roster
Bowling
Head Coach: Tracy Webb
2025-26 Bowling Team
Team Accomplishments
District Champion: 2019 (B), 2019 (G), 2020 (B), 2021 (B)
District Runner Up: 2018 (B), 2020 (G), 2021 (G)
Coaching History
Casey Stephenson; Ray Melton; 2014-2022 - Jennifer Allen; 2022-2023 - Hedy Collins; 2023-2025 - Jess Hailey, 2025-present - Tracy Webb
Dance
Head Coach: Hannah Keathley
School Sponsor: Rebecca Nutter
Team Accomplishments
National Championship (Game Day): 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023
National Championship (Pom): 2018, 2019, 2021, 2024
State Championship (Game Day): 2022, 2023, 2024
State Championship (Jazz): 2009, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021
State Championship (Pom): 2013, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Swimming & Diving (Club)
Head Coach: Carolyn Bubar
School Sponsor: Kelley Davis
Team Accomplishments
State Champion: 1973 (G), 2005 (B&G)
State Runner Up: 1972 (G), 2005 (G), 2007 (B), 2009 (G), 2009 (B&G), 2011 (B&G)
State Final Four: 1997 (B), 2003 (B), 2003 (B&G), 2005 (B), 2006 (B), 2006 (B&G), 2007 (B&G), 2008 (B&G), 2009 (B), 2010 (G), 2010 (B), 2010 (B&G), 2011 (G), 2011 (B), 2013 (B), 2013 (B&G), 2015 (B)
State Top 10: 1995 (B), 1996 (B), 1996 (B&G), 1997 (B&G), 1999 (B), 2002 (B), 2002 (B&G), 2003 (G), 2004 (G), 2004 (B), 2004 (B&G), 2006 (G), 2007 (G), 2008 (G), 2008 (B), 2012 (G), 2012 (B), 2012 (B&G), 2013 (G), 2014 (B&G), 2015 (B&G), 2017 (B), 2017 (B&G), 2018 (B), 2018 (B&G)
Total State Appearances (Scored)
Girls (34): 1972, 1973, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1981, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Boys (40): 1976, 1977, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1987, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Wrestling
Head Coach: Daniel Harvey
Team Accomplishments
State Runner Up: 2017 (G)
State Elite Eight: 2016 (G)
Total State Tournament Appearances (Scored)
Girls (6): 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020, 2021, 2023
Boys (24): 1977, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2025
Individual Accomplishments
Girls
State Champion: Krista Legagnuer, 2016
Top 6 at State: 3rd - Krista Legagneur, 2015; Emily Legagneur, 2017; Krista Legagneur, 2017; Kiera Blevins, 2023;
4th - Emily Legagneur, 2015; Kiera Blevins, 2021;
5th - Mieka Sunayama, 2016; Zoe DeJongh, 2017; Kianna Price, 2017; Kiera Blevins, 2020.
Boys
State Runner Up: Kyle Burns, 2016; Max Grayson, 2017, 2018; Matheson Meade, 2021.
Top 6 at State: 3rd - Matheson Meade, 2019; Damien Lavelle, 2025;
5th - Don Owens, 1977; Alex Goodwin, 2000; Aaron O'Hern, 2005; David Garabrandt, 2014; Kyle Burns, 2018;
6th - Aaron O'Hern, 2004; Nathan Bevelhimer, 2007; Peyton Landers, 2010; Kyle Burns, 2017.
Coaching History
Tal Hooker; Dennis Watson; 1993-1994 - Bill Rucker/Alan Carlin; 1994-1995 - Bob Savery; 1995-1997 - Wayne Johnson; 1997-1998 - Paul Maynard;
1998-2000 - Paul Kirkpatrick; 2000-2004 - Robert Brown; 2005-2006 - Maynard, Anderson, Lumpkin;
2006-2007 - Junior Hernandez; 2007-2022 - Donnie Floyd; 2022-2025 - Jack Jones; 2025-present - Daniel Harvey.
Spring Sports
- Baseball
- Flag Football
- Girls Lacrosse
- Boys Lacrosse (Co-op with West HS)
- Boys Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track & Field
Baseball
Head Coach: Dave Prichard
Team Accomplishments
State Runner Up: 2012
State Elite Eight: 1976
Total State Tournament Appearances (3)
1976, 2009, 2012
Individual Accomplishments
All State: Tom Rechenbach, 1982; Bruce Sprowl, 2001; Justin Miller, 2006, 2007; Kendal Wells, 2006;
Wayne Miller, 2006; Hunter Daniels, 2008, Matthew Scruggs, 2008; Derek Lance, 2012; Ronnie Broyles, 2012;
Trey York, 2012; Lane Thomas, 2013, 2014; Bryson Ford, 2016; Brooks Wright, 2022, 2023, 2024.
Coaching History
1963-1965 John West; 1966 - 1966 - Robert Jackson; 1968-1973 - David Mays; 1974-1976 - David Bosse;
1977 - Conner; 1979-1980 - John Yarbrough; 1981 - Mahoney; 1984-1985 - Richard Cowan; 1986 - Ken Henry;
1987-1991 - Gene Hill; 1992-2000 - Bill Permakoff; 2001-2003 - Mitch Carter; 2004-2009 - Matt Buckner;
2010-2012 - Jack Tate; 2013-2021 - John Rice; 2022-present - Dave Prichard
Flag Football
Girls Lacrosse
Boys Lacrosse (Co-op with West HS)
Boys Soccer
Head Coach: Ryan Radcliffe
2023-24 TSSAA Boys Soccer Coach of the Year
Assistant Coach: Peyton Berry
Assistant Coach: Chris Meystrik
Team Accomplishments
National Champions: 2002
State Champions: 2001, 2002, 2006, 2016, 2019, 2024
State Finals: 2003, 2007, 2021, 2022
State Final Four: 2000, 2005, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2018
Total State Tournament Appearances (16)
2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025
Individual Accomplishments
All American: Derick Radcliffe, 2001, 2002, 2003; Tom Webster, 2007; Patrick Harmony, 2010; Seth Williams, 2011;
Gabe Alverez, 2016; Collin Lewis, 2019; Lucas Nordin, 2022, 2023
Gatorade Player of the Year: Derick Radcliffe, 2002, 2003; Todd Vinsant, 2004; Tom Webster, 2007, Lucas Nordin, 2023.
All South: Brian Elliott, 1999; Dustin Colquitt, 2000; Brian Crunk, 2001, 2002; Derick Radcliffe, 2001, 2002, 2003;
Matt Herbstritt, 2001, 2002, 2003; Todd Vinsant, 2004; Andrew Hinkle, 2006; Tom Webster, 2007;
Patrick Harmony, 2010; Seth Williams, 2010, 2011.
Tennessee Player of the Year: Gabe Alverez, 2016; Collin Lewis, 2019, Lucas Nordin, 2023
Greater Knoxville HOF Athlete of the Year: Lucas Nordin, 2023
All State: Brian Elliott, 1999, 2000; Dustin Colquitt, 2000; David McCollum, 2000; James Wentworth, 2000;
Brian Crunk, 2001, 2002; Derick Radcliffe, 2001, 2002, 2003; Matt Herbstritt, 2001, 2002, 2003; Demetrius Donald, 2002;
Victor Upshaw, 2002, 2003; Todd Vinsant, 2004; Julian Klein, 2005; Craig Cook, 2005; Phillip Andreae, 2006;
Andrew Hinkle, 2006; Bryan Walker, 2007; Cesar Ruiz, 2007; Ryan Radcliffe, 2007; Tom Webster, 2007, 2008;
Aaron Schoenfeld, 2007, 2008; Alex Wilkerson, 2009; Patrick Harmony, 2009, 2010; Seth Williams, 2010, 2011;
Carter Wykoff, 2011; Andrew Fulcher, 2012; James Ferguson, 2012; Brent Seltzer, 2013; Hunter Hall, 2014;
Gabe Alvarez, 2015, 2016; Alex Garcia, 2016; Kelvin Garcia, 2016; Michael Tarantino, 2016, 2017; Will Lewis, 2017;
Mitchell Mazrimas, 2018; Collin Lewis, 2018, 2019; Carter Turner, 2019; Everett Hauser, 2019; Holden Giesecke, 2019;
Cole Turner, 2021; Jonathan Diaz, 2021; Julian Strickland, 2021, 2022; Lucas Nordin, 2021, 2022, 2023;
Dylan Kolnick, 2022; Cole Hutchison, 2023; Hayden Tate, 2023; Jack Raulston, 2023, 2024;
Logan Nelson, 2023, 2024, 2025: Dillion Sims 2024; Nic Prins 2024.
Coaching History
1987-1996- John Wilson; 1997-2014 - Eric Turner; 2015-present - Ryan Radcliffe
Softball
Head Coach: TBD
Team Accomplishments
State Elite Eight: 2015
Total State Tournament Appearances (1)
2015
Individual Accomplishments
All State: Mary Beth Hazelwood, 2000; Rachel Watson, 2003; Sally Gale, 2005.
Coaching History
1981-1985- Bob Whetsel; 1986 - Jack Tate; 1987-1989 - Debbie Enloe; 1991-1994 - Bill Rucker;
1995-1996 - Linda Summitt; 1997-2006 - Mark Blevins; 2007 - Gary Mashburn; 2009 - Andy Veler;
2011-2015 - Leonard Sams; 2016-2021 - Angelica McClerkin; 2022-2025 - Ken Boles; 2026-present - TBD
Tennis
Head Coach: Mary Watkins
Team Accomplishments
State Champions: 1998 (B), 1999 (B), 2000 (B), 2001 (B)
State Runner Up: 1989 (B), 2014 (G), 2015 (G), 2017 (G), 2018 (B)
State Final Four: 1988 (B), 2016 (G)
Total State Tournament Team Appearances
Girls (4): 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Boys (7): 1988, 1989, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2018
Individual (Singles) Accomplishments
State Champion: Chris Woodruff - 1990; Brett Richardson - 1998; Kayla McMurry - 2009; Julia Adams - 2018.
State Runner Up: Will Chappell - 2001.
State Final Four: David Ellison - 1967, 1968, Kayla McMurry - 2008; Julia Adams - 2017.
State Elite Eight: Carolyn Ramsey - 1966, 1968; Sandy Beall - 1968; Sally Isbell - 1976; Barry Row - 1985; Brent Dickenson - 2003; Kayla McMurry - 2010; Ayla Hauser - 2021.
Doubles Team Accomplishments
State Champion: Devin Cundall, Chris Woodruff - 1988; Brandon Allan, James Dickerson - 2000; Taylor Patrick, Hunter Matlzburger - 2006; Griffin Davis, Charlie Adams - 2016; James Eaves, Grayson Marlow - 2018.
State Runner Up: Devin Cundall, Chris Woodruff - 1989; Brandan Allan, Cameron Boyd - 2001; Griffin Davis, Charlie Adams - 2013; Julia Adams, Brittany Foust - 2015.
State Final Four: Missy Holmes, Annye Gabbard - 1978, 1980; Katie King, Mainord - 1993; Brandon Allen, Will Chappell - 1999; Jimmy Fulton, Hunter Matlzburger - 2005; Julia Adams, Brittany Foust - 2016.
State Elite Eight: Wade, Sally Isbell - 1976; Mike Davis, Mamantov - 1976, 1977; Cary Rochester, Dennis Stone - 1979; Katie King, Duffy - 1992; James Eaves, Grayson Marlow - 2017.
Total State Tournament Individual Appearances (Single & Doubles)
Girls (23): 1966, 1968 (2), 1969, 1970, 1976 (2), 1978, 1979 (2), 1980, 1985, 1991, 1992, 1993, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021
Boys (23): 1966, 1967, 1968 (2), 1976, 1977, 1979, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 (2), 2003, 2005, 2006, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018
Coaching History
Lina Wolfe; Judy Bletner; Bob Whetsel: Jeff Duggan; Karen Benedict; Janet Casey; Beth Sturchi;
1990, 1994-1997 - Pat Struder; 1998-2003 - Ann Ham; 2004-2010 - Clint Cope; 2011-2018 - Tyler Lane;
2019-2020 - Sam Greeley; 2021 - Eric Hall; 2022-2023 - Dana Forsyth; 2024-2025 - Shelby McGill; 2026 - present - Mary Watkins
Track & Field
Head Coach: Matthew Eckert
Assistant Coach: Erik Purschke
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Team Accomplishments
State Champions: 1975 (B)
State Runner Up: 2003 (B)
State Final Four: 1976 (G), 1979 (G), 2004 (B), 2005 (B), 2006 (B), 2016 (B)
State Elite Eight: 1974 (G), 1974 (B), 1975 (G), 1976 (B), 1991 (B), 2003 (G), 2004 (G), 2005 (G), 2017 (B), 2018 (B)
Total State Appearances (Scored)
Girls (33): 1974, 1975, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1985, 1988, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022, 2023
Boys (46): 1957, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Individual Accomplishments
All American: Mike Barlow, 1975; Matt Fleenor, 1991; Jay Oatts, 2006; Eric Pickle, 2006
Gatorade Player of the Year: Joshua Sobota, 2017, 2018.
Greater Knoxville HOF Athlete of the Year: Joshua Sobota, 2018; Christian Langlois, 2021
Coaching History
Jack Diggs; Ralph Patterson; J. McClain; Benton Stewart; 1970-1986 - Bob LeSueur; 1987-2000 - John Wallis;
2001-2013 - Steve Prince; 2014-2017 - Patty Thewes; 2018-2022 - Ashley Schott; 2023-present - Matthew Eckert