Team History and Awards
Dobyns-Bennett High School, established in 1918 in Kingsport, Tennessee, fields athletic teams known as the Indians, sporting maroon and gray colors. Located at 1 Tribe Way, the school has been a cornerstone of Northeast Tennessee athletics for over a century.
The Indians football program is one of the most successful and storied programs in Tennessee high school football. Under longtime coach Graham Clark (1993-2017), the program compiled an incredible 233 wins, making him one of the winningest coaches in state history. During Clark’s tenure, the Indians achieved 132 victories, nine conference championships, and 15 playoff appearances. Current head coach Joey Christian, who served as an assistant for 15 years under Clark, took over in 2018 and led the team to a Region 1-6A championship in 2024.
OEB Law LOVES local High School Football!
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 Championships and Success: The Indians captured the Region 1-6A championship in 2024 under Coach Joey Christian, capping a 9-3 season. The program has consistently been a playoff contender and regional powerhouse in Class 6A football.
Bobby Dodd Legacy: The most famous football alumnus is Bobby Dodd (Class of 1926), who became a College Football Hall of Fame member both as a player at the University of Tennessee and as a coach at Georgia Tech. Dodd is one of only four people to achieve this honor and led Georgia Tech to a national championship in 1952. Georgia Tech’s stadium is named Bobby Dodd Stadium in his honor.
Notable Alumni:
- Bobby Dodd – College Football Hall of Fame player and coach, Georgia Tech national championship coach (1952)
- Daniel Kilgore – NFL center, San Francisco 49ers (2011-2016), current Miami Dolphins
- Coty Sensabaugh – NFL cornerback, Tennessee Titans, Pittsburgh Steelers
- Gerald Sensabaugh – NFL safety, Jacksonville Jaguars, Dallas Cowboys
Meet the Team – 2026 Roster Snapshot
Head Coach: Joey Christian
Assistant Coaches: Sam Barton, Josh Bearden, Brayden Buckles, John Ellis Davis, Ryan Erwin, Carter Everett, Ty Hayworth, Rocky Jones, Daniel Kilgore, Jesse McMillan, Lendon Redwine, Walker Throp, Trey Trammell
| # | Player | Grade | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Augustus Adams | Jr. | — | — | — |
| — | Jamason Aldridge | So. | — | — | — |
| — | Ty Allen | Sr. | — | — | — |
| — | Cameron Andis | Sr. | — | — | — |
| — | Hadon Ashley | So. | — | — | — |
| — | Eli Barnes | So. | — | — | — |
| — | Cale Bass | Jr. | — | — | — |
| — | Brayden Blakley | Jr. | — | — | — |
| — | Isaiah Bolden | Sr. | — | — | — |
| — | Luke Brandon | Sr. | — | — | — |
| — | Benji Brown | Jr. | — | — | — |
| — | Diego Calixtro | So. | — | — | — |
| — | Santiago Cerna | Sr. | — | — | — |
| — | Levi Chappell | Sr. | — | — | — |
| — | Hudson Clabaugh | Sr. | — | — | — |
| — | Isaiah Coclough | Jr. | — | — | — |
| — | Tristan Cottrell | So. | — | — | — |
| — | Andrew Davis | So. | — | — | — |
| — | Tanner Deal | So. | — | — | — |
| — | Jeremiah Dobler | So. | — | — | — |
| — | Gabe Edwards | Jr. | — | — | — |
| — | Calvin Estes | So. | — | — | — |
| — | D’Angelo Ewing | Jr. | — | — | — |
| — | Bryson Fain | So. | — | — | — |
| — | Owen Farmer | So. | — | — | — |
| — | Peyton Ferguson | Jr. | — | — | — |
| — | Admire Fikes | Jr. | — | — | — |
| — | Lofton Fuller | Jr. | — | — | — |
| — | Dre Gardner-Hawk | So. | — | — | — |
| — | Brady Griffith | Jr. | — | — | — |
| — | Weston Grizzle | Jr. | — | — | — |
| — | Mason Gross | Fr. | — | — | — |
| — | Jonah Hale | Jr. | — | — | — |
| — | Kedrick Harris | Jr. | — | — | — |
| — | Zayden Hickey | So. | — | — | — |
| — | Brandt Holton | Jr. | — | — | — |
| — | Chase Houchins | So. | — | — | — |
| — | Colton Houchins | Jr. | — | — | — |
| — | Parker Hyatt | So. | — | — | — |
| — | Xander Johnston | So. | — | — | — |
| — | Garrett Kaffka | So. | — | — | — |
| — | Ethan Lane | Sr. | — | — | — |
| — | Cooper Lockhart | Jr. | — | — | — |
| — | Alex Mata-Vasquez | Sr. | — | — | — |
| — | Jaidun Maxwell | Jr. | — | — | — |
| — | Henry McMurray | So. | — | — | — |
| — | Bryce Oliver | So. | — | — | — |
| — | Grayson Owen | Jr. | — | — | — |
| — | Alejandro Querubin Alvarez | Fr. | — | — | — |
| — | Ezra Renderos | Sr. | — | — | — |
| — | Zymari Rodriguez | Jr. | — | — | — |
| — | Bryson Snodgrass | Jr. | — | — | — |
| — | Ej Sonpon | So. | — | — | — |
| — | Emmett Starnes | Sr. | — | — | — |
| — | Elliott Tate | Sr. | — | — | — |
| — | Isaac Tate | Sr. | — | — | — |
| — | Collin Taylor | Sr. | — | — | — |
| — | Tyree Thomas | Sr. | — | — | — |
| — | Jack Tremaine | Jr. | — | — | — |
| — | Jayden Voelker | Sr. | — | — | — |
| — | Blain Warner | So. | — | — | — |
| — | Eli Weaver | So. | — | — | — |
| — | Tate Wernke | Jr. | — | — | — |
| — | Deontae Williams | So. | — | — | — |
| — | Anthony Wolfe | So. | — | — | — |
2026 Season Schedule
(District games marked with *)
- Aug 21 – vs Knoxville Central HS (Home), 7:00 PM
- Aug 28 – at Asheville HS (NC) (Away), 7:00 PM
- Sep 4 – at Gate City (VA) (Away), 7:00 PM
- Sep 11 – vs Oak Ridge HS (Home), 7:00 PM
- Sep 18 – at Morristown-Hamblen HS East* (Away), 7:00 PM
- Sep 25 – vs West Ridge HS* (Home), 7:00 PM
- Oct 2 – at Jefferson Co. HS* (Away), 7:00 PM
- Oct 8 – vs Claiborne HS (Home), 7:00 PM
- Oct 23 – vs Bearden HS (Home), 7:00 PM
- Oct 30 – vs Science Hill HS* (Home), 7:00 PM
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Supporting East Tennessee High School Football
OEB Law LOVES local High School Football! 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!
OEB Law is a proud sponsor of Rivalry Thursday and BBB12’s game of the week. We love giving back to our local communities and showcasing the individual high schools around East Tennessee.
When we win, the community wins—over $500,000 reinvested in East Tennessee youth sports and education.
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