rbhale Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 I was told that Spring City High School on Watts Bar Lake was a football powerhouse before it was merged to form Rhea Co. High School back in the 50's & 60's. Wasn't there, at one time, a Rhea County (or Central) High School (RCHS) with colors orange and blue nicknamed Yellow Jackets in Dayton? I went to Kingston (Roane County High School also RCHS, orange and blue Yellow Jackets). They were a big rivalry of ours up until at least early 70's. It seems like they were phased out for some school named Eagles with green and gold colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 Wasn't there, at one time, a Rhea County (or Central) High School (RCHS) with colors orange and blue nicknamed Yellow Jackets in Dayton? I went to Kingston (Roane County High School also RCHS, orange and blue Yellow Jackets). They were a big rivalry of ours up until at least early 70's. It seems like they were phased out for some school named Eagles with green and gold colors. If it's the same one, Rhea County was "upset" by Overton in the 1981 AAA championship game at Vanderbilt. Chris Coutras was the QB, Charlie "Fruit" Bell the big dog RB and a host of others. Final Score: 3-0 Overton as Rhea County missed a 60+ yard FG attempt at the final gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o21putt Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 How about those Bobcats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWoodroof Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 West Blue Jays Cohn Black Knights & Tigers (I think) Cameron Panthers Haynes ???? Howard Rebels Central Golden Tornadoes CMA Bulldogs CHMA Tigers Bellevue Owls Joelton Blue Jays Cumberland Indians TIS aka TPS Bronco Busters Anyone remember what Haynes was?? 763 Donelson Dons Tennesse Youth Center (in Joelton) Duncan Longhorns Two Rivers Pirates or Buccaneers The Cohn Alumni website mentions both nicknames, I think Tigers was the earlier one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncfan13 Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Although mainly remembered for its two state championship basketball teams and NBA players, Chattanooga Riverside fielded some competitive football teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovMan Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 Here is another one FRIENDSVILLE ACADEMY, not to be confused with FRIENDSVIILE HIGH SCHOOL, in Blount County at one time had the longest losing streak in the nation in Mens basketball. They were even mentioned in the national media. On the other hand the school up the street Friendsville High was pretty good in Single A basketball (mens and womens) with several state tournament appearances. Ah yes ... Friendsville Academy. For those old enough to remember "On the Road" with Charles Kurault, the Academy was one of his stops. What people might not realize is before the days of the streak, back in the 40's/50's Friendsville Academy was a basketball powerhouse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STARSNBARS Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 Ah yes ... Friendsville Academy. For those old enough to remember "On the Road" with Charles Kurault, the Academy was one of his stops. What people might not realize is before the days of the streak, back in the 40's/50's Friendsville Academy was a basketball powerhouse. Gov-Man in the words of Steve Martin, "It's tha FOXES." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cav-o Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 Jamie Denton (the actor) That Denton guy is HOT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titans89 Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 I remember the days Goodlettsville played. One name I remember from there is Charlie Payne. Big playmaker for the Trojans. John Allison was one of the best backs in metro in the early 80s he was from Goodlettsville Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWoodroof Posted August 9, 2006 Report Share Posted August 9, 2006 John Allison was one of the best backs in metro in the early 80s he was from Goodlettsville Goodlettsville produced some very talented players in their final 15 years or so, especially when they moved from AAA to AA in '71 (I think). Charlie Payne was a very talented high school quarterback, but a better baseball player, and had a decent career at Western Ky., if memory serves. Probably the best running back they produced in that era was Terry Potter, who had a dcent career at Vanderbilt, given the level of talent when her was there. They were a very well coached team under Ernest Smallen, who, interestingly enough, coached at Cumberland, where one of his products was a relatively talented quarterback named Carlton Flatt. Give me half a chance, and I'll work Cumberland or MBA (or both) into pretty much any conversation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marquis Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 I went to and coached at Powell Valley High school located in Speedwell TN. The last school year was 2002-2003. We combined with Forge Ridge High School to make the new Cumberland Gap High School. Is this message from a Cline, Slaven or Vannoy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangerbook06 Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 I don't believe anyone has said anything about the Bulls Gap Bulldogs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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