Team History and Awards
Maryville High School, established in 1918 in Maryville, Tennessee, fields athletic teams known as the Rebels, sporting red and black colors.
The Rebels football program has a storied history, with a playoff championship record reflecting 17 TSSAA state championships: 1970 (Class AA), 2004–2007, 2010–2011, 2013–2014, 2017, and 2019 — making them one of Tennessee’s most successful programs.
Maryville also held the longest active winning streak nationally at 74–0 until 2008, a run that gained national attention. The program has featured multiple standout individual awards, including American General Mr. Football Back of the Year (2006) and Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Lineman of the Year (2007).
Team Highlights and Star Players
- Aaron Douglas (OL, Class of 2008): Standout offensive lineman who played at Tennessee and Kansas.
- Dylan Jackson (DE, Class of 2015): Defensive end, played at Stanford and gained NFL experience.
- Jay Guillermo (C, Class of 2012): Center at Clemson.
- Patton Robinette (QB, Class of 2012): Led Maryville to consecutive state titles; quarterback at Vanderbilt.
- Notable Alumni: Danny Spradlin and Carl Stewart, both NFL players.
Meet the Team – 2025 Roster Snapshot
Head Coach: Derek Hunt
Additional Staff: Susan Brock
Offense (Juniors & Seniors)
- Cohen Babelay (Sr., WR/RB) – 6’0″, 185 lbs
- Cameron Porter (Sr., RB/OLB) – 5’11”, 190 lbs
- Will Jones (Jr., QB) – 6’2″, 175 lbs
- Mason Edwards (Sr., QB) – [height/weight not listed]
- Caleb Esco (Jr., QB/CB) – 5’8″, 150 lbs
- Grayson Myers (Sr., WR/CB) – [height/weight not listed]
- Ivan Vananda (Sr., WR/C) – 5’9″, 135 lbs
- Hudson Jamerson (Sr., TE/P) – 6’3″, 215 lbs
- Brody Smith (Sr., T) – 6’6″, 250 lbs
- Gabe Schito (Jr., C/T) – 6’2″, 250 lbs
- Payton Cromwell (Sr., G/T) – [height/weight not listed]
- Nic Henderlight (Sr., G/C) – 6’2″, 240 lbs
Defense (Juniors & Seniors)
- Jaxson Rutledge (Sr., OLB) – 6’1″, 200 lbs
- Bryson Barrett (Sr., CB/FS) – 5’11”, 170 lbs
- Chase Tucker (Jr., SS/RB) – 5’11”, 180 lbs
- Andrew Smith (Sr., FS/WR) – 6’3″, 195 lbs
- Mayson Ball (Sr., MLB/SS) – 6’1″, 185 lbs
- Dax Cole (Jr., MLB/RB) – 6’0″, 210 lbs
- Ty McClanahan (Jr., MLB) – [height/weight not listed]
- Rudy Mendoza (Sr., FS/SS) – 6’0″, 160 lbs
- Caleb Millard (Sr., DT/OLB) – 5’9″, 180 lbs
- Caleb Oliver (Jr., MLB/T) – 6’0″, 179 lbs
- Jackson Morrison (Jr., T/DT) – 5’8″, 160 lbs
- Jr Ervin (Jr., NG/DT) – 5’8″, [weight not listed]
- Ryan Henry (Sr., DT) – 5’11”, 230 lbs
- Wyatt Bringer (Jr., DT/G) – [height/weight not listed]
- Reese Raisor (Jr., DE) – 6’1″, 188 lbs
- Robby Lurtsema (Jr., DE) – [height/weight not listed]
- Mack Serr (Sr., DE/K) – 6’3″, 240 lbs
- Ezekiel Wirgau (Sr., SS/WR) – [height/weight not listed]
- Mason Heltzel (Sr., DT/TE) – [height/weight not listed]
2025 Season Schedule
*(District games marked with )
- Aug 22 – at Alcoa HS (Away), L 28–21
- Aug 29 – vs West HS (Home), W 48–7
- Sep 5 – at Bearden HS* (Away), W 56–0
- Sep 12 – at Cleveland HS* (Away), 7:00 PM
- Sep 19 – vs Farragut HS* (Home), 7:00 PM
- Sep 26 – at Hardin Valley Academy* (Away), 7:00 PM
- Oct 3 – at Cookeville HS (Away), 7:00 PM
- Oct 17 – vs Science Hill HS (Home), 7:00 PM
- Oct 24 – vs Bradley Central HS* (Home), 7:00 PM
- Oct 30 – vs Oak Ridge HS* (Home), 7:00 PM
