Team History and Awards
Alcoa High School, located in Alcoa, Tennessee, is home to the Tornadoes, proudly wearing red and white. The football program is one of the most decorated in Tennessee, holding a playoff championship record of 104–14 and dominating the state for decades.
The Tornadoes have captured a state-record 23 TSSAA state championships: 1977–1979 (Class A), 1989, 2000, 2004–2010 (Class AA/AAA), 2013 (3A), and an unprecedented 10-year consecutive streak from 2015 through 2024 (Class 3A), the longest active streak in Tennessee history.
With an all-time record of 652–251–18 over 98 seasons, Alcoa stands as a powerhouse in Tennessee high school football. The team has produced multiple Tennessee Titans Mr. Football winners, including Lineman of the Year in 2010 and 2015.
Team Highlights and Star Players
- Randall Cobb (WR, Class of 2007): 13-year NFL career (primarily with the Green Bay Packers), over 7,500 receiving yards and 47 touchdowns.
- Shannon Mitchell (TE, Class of 1990): Former NFL tight end for the San Diego Chargers.
- Billy Williams (WR, Class of 1992): Played briefly for the St. Louis Rams in 1996.
- Eli Owens (TE, Class of 2025): Committed to the University of Michigan; highly regarded for both blocking and receiving.
- Brandon Warren (TE, Class of 2006): Played at Tennessee and Florida State.
Meet the Team – 2025 Roster Snapshot
Head Coach: Brian Nix
Offense
- Luke Cannon (Sr., WR/CB) – 6’2″, 165 lbs
- Jamir Dean (Jr., WR/CB) – 6’3″, 180 lbs
- Demauri Dubose (Jr., RB/WR) – 5’9″, 145 lbs
- Jamerius Abuhania (Jr., WR/FS) – 6’1″, 163 lbs
- Elijah Sadler (Jr., FS/WR) – 5’10”, 155 lbs
- Condis Cherry (Jr., RB/CB) – 5’7″, 145 lbs
- Landen Love (Jr., WR/CB) – 6’2″, 160 lbs
- Micah Jones (Jr., RB/SS) – 6’1″, 200 lbs
- Mason Laster (Jr., WR/DB) – 5’11”, 165 lbs
- Delle Hughes (Jr., FS/WR) – 5’10”, 160 lbs
- Thomas Manu (Jr., QB/SS) – 5’9″, 150 lbs
Defense
- Jacolby Cooper (Sr., WR/SS) – 6’2″, 175 lbs
- Jaylen Penson (Sr., DE/WR) – 6’2″, 190 lbs
- Kyrin Tyson (Sr., K) – 5’10”, 205 lbs
- Colton Moore (Sr., C/G) – 6’2″, 255 lbs
- Cade Stinnett (Sr., HB/LB) – 5’11”, 205 lbs
- Blair Goodson (Sr., DE/OLB) – 6’1″, 240 lbs
- Carter Cowart (Sr., DE) – 6’3″, 225 lbs
- Kenny Harris (Sr., DE/SB) – 6’2″, 255 lbs
- Ton’Reon Brazelton (Sr., OL/DL) – 6’3″, 285 lbs
- Samuel Garland (Sr., C/NG) – 6’0″, 235 lbs
- Elijah Williams (Sr., C/NG) – 5’8″, 220 lbs
- Elijah Carter (Sr., OL/DE) – 5’10”, 226 lbs
- Jacob Crow (Sr., T) – 6’8″, 310 lbs
- Jermon Bishop (Jr., RB/DE) – 6’0″, 240 lbs
- Corey Manuel (Jr., MLB) – 5’11”, 155 lbs
- Darius Sudderth (Jr., MLB/OLB) – 6’1″, 220 lbs
- Cayson McIntosh (Jr., DE) – 5’9″, 175 lbs
- Marlee Watts (Jr., T) – 6’3″, 295 lbs
- Lane Ferguson (Jr., OG) – 6’4″, 265 lbs
- Isaac Irwin (Jr., OL/DL) – 5’11”, 205 lbs
- Tristen Finchum (Jr., G/DT) – 5’9″, 225 lbs
- Mark Avery (Jr., G) – 5’9″, 280 lbs
- Hunter Milsaps (Jr., OL/DL) – 6’3″, 190 lbs
2025 Season Schedule
*(District games marked with )
- Aug 22 – Maryville HS (Home), 7:00 PM
- Aug 29 – Bearden HS (Home), 7:00 PM
- Sep 5 – at Gibbs HS* (Away), Time TBA
- Sep 11 – at West HS (Away), 7:00 PM
- Sep 19 – Union County HS* (Home), Time TBA
- Sep 26 – at Fulton HS* (Away), Time TBA
- Oct 3 – South-Doyle HS* (Away), Time TBA
- Oct 17 – at Heritage HS* (Away), Time TBA
- Oct 24 – Scott HS* (Home), Time TBA
- Oct 31 – at Anderson County HS* (Away), Time TBA
