Team History and Awards
Gibbs High School, located in Corryton, Tennessee, fields athletic teams known as the Eagles, sporting Columbia blue and white colors. Located in Knox County at 7628 Tazewell Pike, the school has been a cornerstone of East Tennessee athletics for decades.
The Eagles football program has established itself as a consistent competitor in Tennessee Class 4A football. Under head coach Brad Turner, who took over the program in 2018, the Eagles have maintained a strong tradition of playoff appearances and regional competitiveness. The program has been a regular playoff participant and has achieved notable success in Region 2-4A competition, including multiple district championships and deep playoff runs.
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 Success: The Eagles made the playoffs in 2024 with a 10-3 record, advancing to the second round of the Class 4A playoffs before falling to Greeneville. The program has been a consistent playoff participant under Coach Turner’s leadership since 2018.
Individual Honors: Gibbs has produced notable talent including punter Mikel Van Pelt, who was named to the 2024 Tennessee Sports Writers Association All-State team. Coach Brad Turner was named Region 2-4A Coach of the Year in 2023, recognizing his leadership of the program.
Notable Alumni and Current Players:
- Mikel Van Pelt – All-State punter (2024), currently playing for the Eagles
- Troy Davis – Former Eagles standout who signed with Carson-Newman University
- Multiple college signings and regional all-conference selections throughout program history
Meet the Team – 2026 Roster Snapshot
Head Coach: Brad Turner
Assistant Coaches: Todd Atkins, Austin Calfee, Brad Capps, Blake Ellis, Brent Gibson, Cutrell Haywood, Andy Hibbett, Tyler Kitts, John-Aidan Pittman, Colton Qualls
| # | Player | Grade | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Brennan Albright | Sr. | — | — | — |
| — | Graham Atkins | Jr. | — | — | — |
| — | Bentley Beeler | So. | — | — | — |
| — | Ayden Benintende | Jr. | — | — | — |
| — | Ethan Booker | Jr. | — | — | — |
| — | Landry Bounds | Fr. | — | — | — |
| — | Bryant Bowers | Fr. | — | — | — |
| — | Jackson Boyer | So. | — | — | — |
| — | Evan Brewster | Jr. | — | — | — |
| — | Zayden Bussell | Jr. | — | — | — |
| — | Thomas Carey | Fr. | — | — | — |
| — | Chris Combs | Jr. | — | — | — |
| — | Andrew Corum | Jr. | — | — | — |
| — | Case Daniel | So. | — | — | — |
| — | Reid Daniel | Sr. | — | — | — |
| — | Mason Ellis | Fr. | — | — | — |
| — | Riley Ellis | Fr. | — | — | — |
| — | Jaden Essie | Jr. | — | — | — |
| — | Brock Ferguson | Fr. | — | — | — |
| — | Spencer Ferguson | Fr. | — | — | — |
| — | Greyson Floyd | Fr. | — | — | — |
| — | Jack Foster | Fr. | — | — | — |
| — | Ryder Foster | Fr. | — | — | — |
| — | Liam Frisco | Fr. | — | — | — |
| — | James Geter | Fr. | — | — | — |
| — | Beau Gregory | So. | — | — | — |
| — | Lincoln Harned | Fr. | — | — | — |
| — | Tyson Harris | Jr. | — | — | — |
| — | Grayson Heiser | So. | — | — | — |
| — | Sawyer Henderson | Jr. | — | — | — |
| — | Rowen Hitz | So. | — | — | — |
| — | Dallas Holt | Sr. | — | — | — |
| — | Tracey Hughes | Sr. | — | — | — |
| — | Isaiah Isenberg | So. | — | — | — |
| — | Brayden James | Fr. | — | — | — |
| — | Keith Jones | Jr. | — | — | — |
| — | Huxton Lindsey | Fr. | — | — | — |
| — | Samuel Lord | Jr. | — | — | — |
| — | Austin Miller | So. | — | — | — |
| — | Ryland Miller | Fr. | — | — | — |
| — | Amarie Mitchell | Jr. | — | — | — |
| — | Brasen Morris | So. | — | — | — |
| — | Jayce Morris | Jr. | — | — | — |
| — | Levi Morris | So. | — | — | — |
| — | Mason Newman | Fr. | — | — | — |
| — | Trevor Nicely | So. | — | — | — |
| — | Keean Norman | Sr. | — | — | — |
| — | Dylan O’Dell | Sr. | — | — | — |
| — | Grant Owens | Sr. | — | — | — |
| — | Triston Ownby | Fr. | — | — | — |
| — | Tucker Ownby | Sr. | — | — | — |
| — | Isaac Parker | So. | — | — | — |
| — | Clay Phillips | Sr. | — | — | — |
| — | Reed Phillips | So. | — | — | — |
| — | Cash Ramsey | So. | — | — | — |
| — | Seth Seiber | Sr. | — | — | — |
| — | Waylon Spierdowis | Sr. | — | — | — |
| — | Lane Stanifer | Fr. | — | — | — |
| — | Liam Summitt | Fr. | — | — | — |
| — | Noah Summitt | Sr. | — | — | — |
| — | Braxton Swift | So. | — | — | — |
| — | Mathew Travis | Fr. | — | — | — |
| — | Anthony Warren | Fr. | — | — | — |
| — | Colton Wilkerson | Sr. | — | — | — |
| — | Memphis Wilson | Jr. | — | — | — |
| — | Zachary Wilson | Sr. | — | — | — |
| — | Wesley Wolfenbarger | So. | — | — | — |
2026 Season Schedule
(District games marked with *)
- Aug 21 – vs Union Co. HS* (Home), 7:30 PM
- Aug 28 – vs Knoxville Halls HS (Home), 7:30 PM
- Sep 4 – at Alcoa HS* (Away)
- Sep 11 – vs Morristown-Hamblen HS East (Home), 7:30 PM
- Sep 18 – at South-Doyle HS* (Away), 7:00 PM
- Sep 25 – at Lenoir City HS (Away), 7:30 PM
- Oct 1 – vs Anderson Co. HS* (Home), 7:30 PM
- Oct 16 – vs Fulton HS* (Home)
- Oct 22 – at Heritage HS* (Away)
- Oct 30 – at Carter HS* (Away)
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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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