Team History and Awards
Farragut High School, established in 1904 in Knoxville’s suburb of Farragut, fields athletic teams known as the Admirals, wearing navy blue and gray. The Admirals football program boasts a strong playoff history with a championship record of 37–29 across 30 appearances, including every year from 2000 to 2024.
In 2016, Farragut captured its first-ever Tennessee Class 5A state championship. The program holds an all-time record of 472–326–13 across 75 seasons. District and region championships include Class AAA District 4 in 1983, along with multiple regional titles that fueled deep playoff runs.
Team Highlights and Star Players
- Bill Bates (S, Class of 1979): Longtime NFL standout with the Dallas Cowboys, known for special teams excellence.
- Cole Strange (OL, Class of 2016): First-round NFL Draft pick by the New England Patriots in 2022.
- Neil Clabo (P, Class of 1971): Former NFL punter with the Minnesota Vikings.
Meet the Team – 2025 Roster Snapshot
Head Coach: Geoff Courtney
Assistant Coaches: Chase Scott, Hal Brooker
Statistician: Jack Tate
Offense
- Corbin Hobson (Jr., QB) – 6’2″, 210 lbs
- Maysn Apalategui (Jr., RB/FS) – 5’9″, 165 lbs
- Harrison Smith (Jr., WR/FS) – 5’10”, 150 lbs
- Johnny Jacobs (Jr., WR) – 5’11”, 175 lbs
- Ethan Farhat (Jr., WR) – [height/weight not listed]
- Moses Burnette (Sr., TE) – 5’11”, 170 lbs
- Noah Haag (Sr., RB/SS) – [height/weight not listed]
- John Haskins (Sr., OL) – [height/weight not listed]
- Max Garfield (Sr., OL) – [height/weight not listed]
- Ernie Rodriguez (Sr., OL) – [height/weight not listed]
- Zain Kuresh-Smith (Sr., OL) – [height/weight not listed]
- Connor Parris (Sr., OL) – [height/weight not listed]
- Charlie Noble (Sr., OL) – [height/weight not listed]
- Fletcher Haddad (Sr., OL) – [height/weight not listed]
- Stephen Doubleday (Sr., OL) – [height/weight not listed]
- Ryan McCue (Sr., OL) – [height/weight not listed]
- Cooper Sandidge (Sr., OL) – [height/weight not listed]
- Luca Hofer (Sr., OL) – [height/weight not listed]
- Bryson Bassett (Sr., OL) – [height/weight not listed]
- Ian McLay (Sr., OL) – [height/weight not listed]
- William Szucs (Sr., OL) – [height/weight not listed]
- Ayden Perez (Sr., OL) – [height/weight not listed]
- MJ Keener (Sr., OL) – [height/weight not listed]
- Michael Ullian (Sr., OL) – [height/weight not listed]
- Connor Frynkewicz (Sr., OL) – [height/weight not listed]
- Liam Moeller (Sr., WR) – [height/weight not listed]
- Owen Petoskey (Sr., OL) – [height/weight not listed]
Defense
- Jackson Plumlee (Sr., DE) – 5’11”, 200 lbs
- Jarrod Atkins (Sr., FS) – 5’9″, 175 lbs
- Noah Haag (Sr., RB/SS) – [height/weight not listed]
- Maddox Craft (Jr., OLB) – 5’10”, 195 lbs
- Luke Duenckel (Jr., LB) – 5’9″, 170 lbs
- Abram Shelton (Jr., CB) – 5’8″, 165 lbs
- Fisher Smith (Jr., OLB) – [height/weight not listed]
- Luca Hofer (Sr., DL) – [height/weight not listed]
- Bryson Bassett (Sr., DL) – [height/weight not listed]
- Ian McLay (Sr., DL) – [height/weight not listed]
- William Szucs (Sr., DL) – [height/weight not listed]
- Ayden Perez (Sr., DL) – [height/weight not listed]
- MJ Keener (Sr., DL) – [height/weight not listed]
- Michael Ullian (Sr., DL) – [height/weight not listed]
- Connor Frynkewicz (Sr., DL) – [height/weight not listed]
- Adrian Kimberlin (Sr., DL) – [height/weight not listed]
- DeJay Merchant (Sr., DL) – [height/weight not listed]
- Carlos Marquez (Sr., DL) – [height/weight not listed]
2025 Season Schedule
*(District games marked with )
- Aug 23 – vs Sevier County HS (Neutral, at Carson-Newman), 7:00 PM – Rivalry Thursday
- Aug 29 – vs Powell HS (Home), 7:00 PM
- Sep 4 – at Upperman HS (Away), 7:00 PM
- Sep 12 – vs Bradley Central HS* (Home), 7:00 PM
- Sep 19 – at Maryville HS* (Away), 7:00 PM
- Sep 26 – at Bearden HS* (Away), 7:00 PM – Rivalry game
- Oct 3 – vs Hardin Valley Academy* (Home), 7:00 PM
- Oct 17 – at Cleveland HS* (Away), 7:00 PM
- Oct 24 – vs William Blount HS* (Home), 7:00 PM
- Oct 31 – vs Heritage HS* (Home), 7:00 PM
