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.
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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, Grant Crosby, Geff Davis, Blake Ellis, Brent Gibson, Andy Hibbett, Chris Jones, Tyler Kitts, John-Aidan Pittman, Tim Pittman, Colton Qualls
Coming Soon
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)
