Team History and Awards
William Blount High School, established in 1979 in Maryville, Tennessee, fields athletic teams known as the Governors, sporting blue and orange colors.
The Governors football program has made 14 playoff appearances with a championship record of 4–14, including years such as 2024, 2019, 2016, 2015, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1997, and 1991. While the program has not yet secured a state championship, it holds an all-time record of approximately 155–283–0 (about a 35 percent win rate) over 43 seasons, with a district record of 95–185, home record of 39–62–0, and away record of 37–74–0. Their best season on record includes nine wins in 2007.
Team Highlights and Star Players
Eli Turner (Class of 2020): Notable local standout with a recruiting profile and connections to college coaches nationwide.
Notable Alumni: No direct NFL players recorded, though the program has produced multiple college-level athletes.
Meet the Team – 2025 Roster Snapshot
Head Coach: Robert Reeves
Assistant Coaches: Jeff Cortez, Chadd Clabough, Tyler Graves
Statistician: Richard Turner
Offense (Juniors and Seniors)
Justin Barrera (Sr., CB/WR) – 5’9″, 155 lbs
Ayden Kline (Sr., RB) – 5’10”, 185 lbs
Jaxon Dabrowski (Sr., QB) – 6’1″, 185 lbs
Jace Boyd (Jr., OLB/TE) – 6’4″, 228 lbs
Jadyn Dehart (Jr., WR/FS) – 6’1″, 170 lbs
Fisher Newman (Jr., QB/WR) – 5’11”, 165 lbs
Jacob Craig (Jr., RB/OLB) – 5’7″, 160 lbs
Tae Williams (Jr., WR/CB) – 5’10”, 145 lbs
Defense (Juniors and Seniors)
Braiden James (Sr., WR/CB) – Height/weight not listed
Mason Johnson (Jr., OLB/RB) – 6’0″, 210 lbs
Caleb Henson (Sr., RB/MLB) – Height/weight not listed
Carson Telfer (Sr., DT/NG) – 6’2″, 235 lbs
Jack Rodgers (Jr., OLB) – Height/weight not listed
Nate Basler (Sr., WR/FS) – 5’8″, 139 lbs
Brayden Montgomery (Sr., DE/DT) – 6’2″, 235 lbs
Ryan Evans (Sr., G/DE) – Height/weight not listed
Xzander Monroe (Sr., DT/NG) – 6’4″
Tobey Criss (Sr., G/C) – 5’11”, height incomplete
Eladio Perdomo (Sr., OLB/G) – 6’0″, 215 lbs
Carson Treadwell (Sr., OLB/DT) – 5’10”, 210 lbs
Alexander Blackburn (Jr., T/DE) – 6’3″, 255 lbs
Jaxon Dingess (Jr., G/NG) – 5’10”, 225 lbs
Jameson Albert (Jr., G/T) – 6’3″, 250 lbs
Jude Harbin (Sr., G/NG) – 6’0″, weight not listed
2025 Season Schedule
Aug 22 – vs Loudon (Home), 7:00 PM
Aug 29 – at Austin-East (Away), 7:00 PM
Sep 5 – vs Clinton (Home), 7:00 PM, District game
Sep 12 – vs Powell (Home), 7:00 PM, District game
Sep 19 – at Halls (Away), 7:00 PM, District game
Sep 26 – vs Karns (Home), 7:00 PM
Oct 2 – at Heritage (Away), 7:00 PM
Oct 31 – at Campbell County (Away), 7:00 PM
