Team History and Awards
Grace Christian Academy, located at 5914 Beaver Ridge Road in Knoxville, Tennessee, fields athletic teams known as the Rams, sporting royal blue and gold colors. The school’s varsity football program celebrated its 20th year with the 2024-2025 season.
Despite being a relatively young program, the Rams have established an impressive tradition of success. The program has won multiple district championships (2009, 2012, 2013, 2014) and region championships (2008, 2020). Grace Christian has produced two Mr. Football finalists and consistently competes at a high level in Tennessee Division II-AA football. The program plays a unique role in developing school spirit and RAM NATION culture, with thousands of spectators regularly attending Friday night games at the Disney Sports Complex.
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To support local youth high school football programs, OEB Law donates a $1,000 check every week to different Knoxville area high schools and we sponsor the championship games!
Team Highlights and Star Players
Recent Success: The Rams finished the 2024 regular season with an impressive 8-0 record before advancing to the second round of the TSSAA playoffs. The program continues to be a consistent playoff contender under head coach Justin Price.
Championships and Honors: Grace Christian has won four district championships (2009, 2012, 2013, 2014) and two region championships (2008, 2020). The program has produced two Mr. Football finalists, demonstrating its ability to develop elite talent.
Notable Current Players:
- JV Stinson (Fr., RB) – Rushed for 391 yards and three touchdowns in a single game against Webb, recognized as co-offensive player of the week by the Knoxville Quarterback Club
- Jace Ballard (Sr., WR/DB) – Team leader in receiving yards per game, co-offensive player of the week honoree
- Blake Perkey (Sr., WR/DB) – Top receiver and significant contributor to the Rams’ passing attack
- Kaden Webber (Jr., WR/DB) – Key receiver in the Rams’ offensive scheme
Meet the Team – 2026 Roster Snapshot
Head Coach: Justin Price
Assistant Coaches: Jeff Bryant, Nick Craney, Cedric Houston, Josh Kerr, Tj King, Jordan Lakin, Matthew Meade, Jacob Mooney, Matt Price, Mike Ray, Cooper Riggs, Danny Stewart
Coming Soon
2026 Season Schedule
(District games marked with *)
- Aug 28 – vs Carter HS (Home), 7:00 PM
- Sep 4 – vs Chattanooga Christian School* (Home), 7:00 PM
- Sep 11 – at Silverdale Baptist Academy* (Away), 7:00 PM
- Sep 18 – at Webb School of Knoxville* (Away), 7:00 PM
- Sep 25 – at Concord Christian School (Away, Carson-Newman University Stadium), 7:00 PM
- Oct 2 – vs Boyd Buchanan HS* (Home), 7:00 PM
- Oct 8 – vs Sevier Co. HS (Home), 7:00 PM
- Oct 15 – vs Christian Academy of Knoxville* (Home), 7:00 PM
- Oct 23 – at Lakeway Christian Academy* (Away), 7:00 PM
- Oct 30 – at Notre Dame HS* (Away), 7:00 PM
