Team History and Awards
Hardin Valley Academy, established in 2008 in Knoxville, Tennessee, fields athletic teams known as the Hawks, sporting navy and Columbia blue colors.
The Hawks football program has reached the state playoffs seven times, with a championship record of 2–7 in postseason games. Their playoff appearances came in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2018. Over 16 years, they have compiled an all-time record of 62–68–0, with a district record of 43–41, home record of 34–29, and away record of 27–37. The program’s best season came in 2016, when the Hawks posted nine wins and advanced deep into the Class 6A playoffs. The 2012 team also set a program record for most combined points scored in a game with 78.
Team Highlights and Star Players
Hardin Valley has produced multiple college-level athletes since its founding, particularly during its playoff seasons in the 2010s. While the program has not yet produced an NFL player, it is recognized for its rapid growth and competitiveness as one of the newest Class 6A programs in Tennessee.
Meet the Team – 2025 Roster Snapshot
Head Coach: Tyler Wynn
Assistant Coaches: Jeremy Collins, Rudy Furman, Ryen Minton, Jonas Small, Troy Price
Offense (Juniors and Seniors)
- Samuel Mann (Sr.) – 5’11”, 205 lbs
- Brody Lamb (Sr., FS/WR) – 6’0″, 165 lbs
- Dylan Umansky (Sr.) – 6’0″, 205 lbs
- Jaxyn Surrette (Sr., WR/FS) – height not listed
- Kolton Cook (Sr., CB/WR) – height not listed
- Chance Sharp (Jr., RB/OLB) – 6’1″, 200 lbs
- Carter Jones (Jr., WR/MLB) – 6’1″, 175 lbs
- Harrison O’Dell (Sr., RB) – height not listed
- Andrew Perkins (Sr.) – height not listed
Defense (Juniors and Seniors)
- Riley Matz (Jr.) – 6’1″, 166 lbs
- Nick Rivers (Jr., WR/CB) – 5’11”, 160 lbs
- Isaac Beeler (Jr., MLB) – 6’0″, 161 lbs
- Connor Wheeler (Jr., MLB/LS) – 5’11”, 210 lbs
- Rhett Hall (Jr., WR/SS) – 6’3″, 185 lbs
- Ethan Gibson (Sr., RB/TE) – 5’11”, 210 lbs
- Riley Caylor (Sr., FB/FS) – height not listed
- Gavin Ralston (Sr.) – height not listed
- John Geiger (Sr., OLB) – 5’11”, 155 lbs
- Labryan Bourne (Jr., WR/CB) – height not listed
- Frank Bandy (Jr., C) – 6’0″, 185 lbs
- Durgan Ragland (Jr., T/LS) – 6’5″, height not listed
- Jaafar Al-Goran (Sr., T/G) – 6’1″, 250 lbs
- Jaden Kirby (Sr., NG/T) – 5’11”, 225 lbs
- Juan D Feliciano (Sr., T/G) – height not listed
- Brett Johnson (Jr.) – 6’0″, 180 lbs
- Garrett Lee (Sr., DE/TE) – 6’1″, 214 lbs
- Cade Evans (Jr.) – 6’3″, 209 lbs
- Finn Steinmueller (Jr., MLB/RB) – 5’7″, weight not listed
2025 Season Schedule
- Aug 23 – vs Karns (Home), W 45–25
- Aug 29 – vs Morristown-Hamblen East (Home), W 34–0
- Sep 5 – at Bradley Central (Away), L 49–0 District game
- Sep 12 – at West Ridge (Away), L 35–18
- Sep 19 – vs Bearden (Home), W 24–7 District game
- Sep 26 – vs Maryville (Home), 7:00 PM District game
- Oct 3 – at Farragut (Away), 7:00 PM District game
- Oct 17 – at Oak Ridge (Away), 7:00 PM District game
- Oct 24 – vs Cleveland (Home), 7:00 PM District game
- Oct 30 – at Ooltewah (Away), 7:00 PM
