Team History and Awards

Carter High School, established in 1915 in Strawberry Plains, Tennessee, fields athletic teams known as the Green Hornets, sporting hunter green, white, and black colors. Located in Knox County, the school has a rich tradition of academic and athletic excellence.

The Green Hornets football program has experienced several successful eras under different coaching regimes. Most notably, Coach Heath Woods led the team from 2002-2013, compiling an impressive 59-42-0 record and guiding the Hornets to multiple back-to-back region championships. The program has consistently competed at the Class 4A level and continues to be a respected competitor in Tennessee high school football.

Team Highlights and Star Players

Notable Alumni:

• Garrett Reynolds – NFL offensive lineman (Atlanta Falcons, Detroit Lions, St. Louis Rams)
• Jordan Bowden – University of Tennessee basketball standout, currently playing professional basketball in France
• Multiple college athletes who have continued their careers at various Division I universities

Meet the Team – 2026 Roster Snapshot

Head Coach: Justin Pressley
Assistant Coaches: Cain Clifton, Jake Keith, Adam Meade, Davontae Moore, Austin Ramsey, Jeremy Stout, Aiden Stuteville

Conley Underwood (Statistician), Ray Wynn (Athletic Director)

Coming Soon

2026 Season Schedule

(District games marked with *)

• Aug 21 – vs Northview Academy (Home), 7:00 PM
• Aug 28 – at Grace Christian Academy – Knoxville (Away), 7:00 PM
• Sep 4 – at Union Co. HS* (Away)
• Sep 11 – vs South-Doyle HS* (Home), 7:00 PM
• Sep 18 – at Anderson Co. HS* (Away)
• Sep 25 – vs Heritage HS* (Home)
• Oct 2 – at Fulton HS* (Away), 7:00 PM
• Oct 16 – at Austin-East HS (Away)
• Oct 23 – vs Alcoa HS* (Home)
• Oct 30 – vs Gibbs HS* (Home)