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.
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 – 2025 Roster Snapshot
Head Coach: Brad Turner
Assistant Coaches: Shamel Tunnell, Eric Smith, Brandon Harold (Statistician)
Offense (Juniors and Seniors)
- Keith Jones (So., QB) – 5’11”, 185 lbs
- Clay Phillips (Jr., QB/FS) – 5’9″, 152 lbs
- Chase Norman (Sr., FS/QB) – 6’4″, 205 lbs
- Jacob Donaldson (Sr., RB/MLB) – RB/MLB
- Isaac Slade (Jr., RB) – 5’5″, 135 lbs
- Tucker Ownby (Jr., RB/MLB) – 5’10”, 180 lbs
- Dajuan Harris (Sr., WR/CB) – 6’1″, 165 lbs
- Aron Mase (Sr., WR) – 6’3″, 190 lbs
- Reid Daniel (Jr., WR/FS) – 5’11”, 180 lbs
- Samson Quince Jr (Jr., WR/CB) – 5’9″, 150 lbs
- Samuel Lord (So., WR/CB) – 5’11”, 155 lbs
- Tristan Yancey (Sr., TE/DE) – 5’8″, 190 lbs
- Dallas Holt (Jr., MLB/TE) – 6’0″, 170 lbs
- Wyatt Bentley (Sr., C/DT) – 6’1″, 240 lbs
- Jayce Morris (So., C) – 5’11”, 210 lbs
- Loudon Pinkerton (Jr., C/G) – 5’11”, 225 lbs
- Thomas Parker (So., DT/T) – 6’1″, 200 lbs
Defense (Juniors and Seniors)
- Mason Whaley (So., SB/CB) – 5’8″, 145 lbs
- Graham Atkins (So., WR/FS) – 5’11”, 155 lbs
- Camden Beeler (Sr., FS/SB) – 5’8″, 130 lbs
- Benton Foster (Jr., SS/WR) – 5’7″, 150 lbs
- Waylon Spierdowis (Jr., CB/SB) – 5’9″, 150 lbs
- Wyatt Shropshire (Sr., SB/CB) – SB/CB
- Noah Summitt (Jr., CB/WR) – 5’7″, 135 lbs
- Caden Sammons (Jr., SS/WR) – 5’9″, 143 lbs
- Chris Combs (So., OLB/DE) – 5’9″, 180 lbs
- Eli Bohanan (Jr., MLB/RB) – MLB/RB
- Drew King (So., RB/MLB) – 5’7″, 150 lbs
- Noah Clarke (So., MLB/TE) – 5’11”, 160 lbs
- Seth Seiber (Jr., DE/DT) – 6’2″, 220 lbs
- Grant Owens (Jr., LS/DE) – 5’8″, 160 lbs
- Elijah Phillips (Jr., DE) – DE
- Rylan Greene (So., DT/DE) – 5’6″, 200 lbs
- Jayden Thomas (So., NG/DT) – 5’6″, 215 lbs
- Evan Brewster (So., NG/DT) – 5’11”, 250 lbs
- Mikel Van Pelt (Sr., K/P) – 5’10”, 172 lbs
2025 Season Schedule
*(District games marked with *)
- Aug 22 – @ Union County (Away), District game*
- Aug 29 – @ Halls (Away), 7:00 PM
- Sep 5 – vs Alcoa (Home), District game*
- Sep 12 – @ Morristown-Hamblen East (Away), 7:00 PM
- Sep 19 – vs South-Doyle (Home), District game*
- Sep 25 – vs Lenoir City (Home), 7:00 PM
- Oct 2 – @ Anderson County (Away), 7:30 PM, District game*
- Oct 17 – @ Fulton (Away), 7:00 PM, District game*
- Oct 24 – vs Heritage (Home), 7:30 PM, District game*
- Oct 30 – vs Carter (Home), 7:30 PM, District game*
