Team History and Awards
Powell High School, established in 1948 in Powell, Tennessee, fields athletic teams known as the Panthers, sporting orange and black colors.
The Panthers football program made a significant run by reaching the state championship in 2011, and followed up with a strong showing in the semifinals the next year. Notably, the Powell Panthers won the Tennessee Class 5A state championship in 2021, marking a major milestone in the program’s history. They were also state runners-up in 2011.
Team Highlights and Star Players
Walter Nolen (DL, Class of 2021): National No. 1 recruit, Tennessee Player of the Year, and defensive anchor of Powell’s 2021 championship team. Posted 93 tackles, 33 tackles for loss, and 17 sacks in his senior season. Now plays for the Philadelphia Eagles.
Notable Alumni:
- John Bruhin – NFL offensive lineman
- John Cooper – College Football Hall of Famer, ESPN analyst
- Daryle Smith – NFL player
- Lee Smith – NFL tight end
Meet the Team – 2025 Roster Snapshot
Head Coach: Matt Lowe
Assistant Coaches: Pace Melvin, Dan Thompson, Zack Gibson, Ron Kidd, Landon Reese, Tai Miller
Offense (Juniors and Seniors)
Deuce Rodgers (Sr., QB) – 6’3″, 235 lbs
Ory Vananda-Walker (Sr., RB) – 5’11”, 195 lbs
Luke Lindsay (Sr., TE/WR) – 6’2″, 180 lbs
Alex Grande (Sr., WR/TE) – 5’10”, 200 lbs
Charles Lamblin (Sr., WR) – 6’1″, 175 lbs
Michael Grande (Sr., RB) – 5’8″, 180 lbs
Caleb Acres (Sr., DE/OLB) – 6’0″, 230 lbs
Caleb Lanius (Sr., K/P) – 5’9″, 170 lbs
Brody Naughton (Sr., T/G) – 6’3″, 255 lbs
Tucker Massengill (Sr., T/G) – 5’10”, 300 lbs
Hunter Spradlen (Sr., C) – 5’9″, 235 lbs
Jersey Oxley (Sr., T/G) – 6’0″, 285 lbs
Cade Wells (Sr., G/T) – 6’0″, 225 lbs
Jackson Mayo (Sr., T/G) – 5’10”, 295 lbs
Defense (Juniors and Seniors)
Ethan Hill (Sr., DE/MLB) – 6’0″, 235 lbs
Karmaryon Fenner (Sr., CB) – 5’10”, 160 lbs
Taa Henderson (Sr., CB/FS) – 5’10”, 155 lbs
Shamere Mobley (Sr., CB) – 5’10”, 170 lbs
Caleb Acres (Sr., DE/OLB) – 6’0″, 230 lbs
Matthew Hensley (Sr., MLB) – 5’6″, 185 lbs
Tucker Roberts (Sr., DE) – 6’0″, 190 lbs
Brody Naughton (Sr., T/G) – 6’3″, 255 lbs
Jersey Oxley (Sr., T/G) – 6’0″, 285 lbs
Jackson Mayo (Sr., T/G) – 5’10”, 295 lbs
Gavin Byrd (Sr., DL/G) – 6’4″, 310 lbs
Iverson Garcia (Sr., DT) – 6’3″, 305 lbs
Marc Stewart (Sr., DL) – 6’2″, 300 lbs
2025 Season Schedule
Aug 22 – vs Anderson County (Home), 7:00 PM, Rivalry Friday broadcast
Aug 29 – at Farragut HS (Away), 7:00 PM
Sep 4 – vs Halls (Home), 7:00 PM, Rivalry Thursday broadcast
Sep 12 – at William Blount HS (Away), time TBA, District game
Sep 19 – at Karns HS (Away), time TBA, District game
Sep 26 – vs Knoxville Central HS (Home), time TBA, District game
Oct 3 – vs Campbell County HS (Home), time TBA, District game
Oct 17 – vs Jefferson County HS (Home), 7:00 PM
Oct 24 – at Clinton HS (Away), 7:00 PM
Oct 30 – at West HS (Away), time TBA, Rivalry Thursday broadcast
