Congratulations Alcoa High on a successful 2018 football season

Alcoa's Kareem Rodriguez (6) is handed the ball by Walker Russell (1) during a game between Alcoa and Covington at the TSSAA Blue Cross Bowl at Tennessee Tech's Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tennessee on Saturday, December 1, 2018.

Alcoa celebrates with the trophy after their 21-14 win during a game between Alcoa and Covington at the TSSAA Blue Cross Bowl at Tennessee Tech's Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tennessee on Saturday, December 1, 2018.

47. Will a Nashville area team snap Alcoa's string of four straight Class 3A state championships?

Alcoa's Walker Russell (1) runs with the ball during a game between Alcoa and Covington at the TSSAA Blue Cross Bowl at Tennessee Tech's Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tennessee on Saturday, December 1, 2018.

Alcoa's Walker Russell (1) tries to gain extra yardage through the Covington defense during a game between Alcoa and Covington at the TSSAA Blue Cross Bowl at Tennessee Tech's Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tennessee on Saturday, December 1, 2018.

Covington's Joshua McGarity (23) is tackled by Alcoa's Isiah Cox (12) during a game between Alcoa and Covington at the TSSAA Blue Cross Bowl at Tennessee Tech's Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tennessee on Saturday, December 1, 2018.

Alcoa's Tyler Boyd (20) is attacked by Covington's Jalen Fayne (8) during a game between Alcoa and Covington at the TSSAA Blue Cross Bowl at Tennessee Tech's Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tennessee on Saturday, December 1, 2018.

Alcoa fans get anxious as play continues on the field while the teams are tied 14-14 in the fourth quarter during a game between Alcoa and Covington at the TSSAA Blue Cross Bowl at Tennessee Tech's Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tennessee on Saturday, December 1, 2018.

Alcoa's Walker Russell (1) flies through the air after being hit by Covington's Eumorrion Flowers (24) during a game between Alcoa and Covington at the TSSAA Blue Cross Bowl at Tennessee Tech's Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tennessee on Saturday, December 1, 2018.

Alcoa's Malachi Jared (35) kisses the trophy in celebration after Alcoa's 21-14 win over Covington at the TSSAA Blue Cross Bowl at Tennessee Tech's Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tennessee on Saturday, December 1, 2018.

Alcoa's Ahmaudd Sankey (15) dodges Covington's Setrickious Hall (10) during a game between Alcoa and Covington at the TSSAA Blue Cross Bowl at Tennessee Tech's Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tennessee on Saturday, December 1, 2018.

Alcoa's J.R. Jones (28) puts on the victory hat during a game between Alcoa and Covington at the TSSAA Blue Cross Bowl at Tennessee Tech's Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tennessee on Saturday, December 1, 2018.

Alcoa students cheer during a game between Alcoa and Covington at the TSSAA Blue Cross Bowl at Tennessee Tech's Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tennessee on Saturday, December 1, 2018.

Alcoa's Ahmaudd Sankey (15) runs along the sideline as Covington's Joshua McGarity (23) fails to defend during a game between Alcoa and Covington at the TSSAA Blue Cross Bowl at Tennessee Tech's Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tennessee on Saturday, December 1, 2018.

Alcoa's Seth Green (81) cheers during a game between Alcoa and Covington at the TSSAA Blue Cross Bowl at Tennessee Tech's Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tennessee on Saturday, December 1, 2018.

Alcoa's Ahmaudd Sankey (15) scores a touchdown during a game between Alcoa and Covington at the TSSAA Blue Cross Bowl at Tennessee Tech's Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tennessee on Saturday, December 1, 2018.

The sun sets in front of Alcoa players during a game between Alcoa and Covington at the TSSAA Blue Cross Bowl at Tennessee Tech's Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tennessee on Saturday, December 1, 2018.

An Aloca fan cheers from the sidelines during a game between Alcoa and Covington at the TSSAA Blue Cross Bowl at Tennessee Tech's Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tennessee on Saturday, December 1, 2018.

Alcoa's Adonis Salter (33) and Landon Ray (44) hold the trophy in celebration after their 21-14 win over Covington at the TSSAA Blue Cross Bowl at Tennessee Tech's Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tennessee on Saturday, December 1, 2018.

Alcoa's Connor Canfield (19) looks down the field while running with the ball as Covington's Caleb Winfrey (5) tries to tackle him during a game between Alcoa and Covington at the TSSAA Blue Cross Bowl at Tennessee Tech's Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tennessee on Saturday, December 1, 2018.

Alcoa's J.R. Jones (28) runs the ball during a game between Alcoa and Covington at the TSSAA Blue Cross Bowl at Tennessee Tech's Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tennessee on Saturday, December 1, 2018.

Alcoa's J.R. Jones (28) runs with the ball during a game between Alcoa and Covington at the TSSAA Blue Cross Bowl at Tennessee Tech's Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tennessee on Saturday, December 1, 2018.

Ahmaudd Sankey (15) makes a touchdown during a game between Alcoa and Covington at the TSSAA Blue Cross Bowl at Tennessee Tech's Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tennessee on Saturday, December 1, 2018.

Alcoa's Walker Russell (1) hands the ball off to Ahmaudd Sankey (15) during a game between Alcoa and Covington at the TSSAA Blue Cross Bowl at Tennessee Tech's Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tennessee on Saturday, December 1, 2018.

Alcoa's Ahmaudd Sankey (15) celebrates a touchdown with Kareem Rodriguez (6) during a game between Alcoa and Covington at the TSSAA Blue Cross Bowl at Tennessee Tech's Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tennessee on Saturday, December 1, 2018.

Alcoa's Walker Russell (1) leaps over Covington's Caleb Winfrey (5) for some extra yardage during a game between Alcoa and Covington at the TSSAA Blue Cross Bowl at Tennessee Tech's Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tennessee on Saturday, December 1, 2018.

Alcoa huddles during a game between Alcoa and Covington at the TSSAA Blue Cross Bowl at Tennessee Tech's Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tennessee on Saturday, December 1, 2018.

Alcoa fans greet one another in the stands during a game between Alcoa and Covington at the TSSAA Blue Cross Bowl at Tennessee Tech's Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tennessee on Saturday, December 1, 2018.

An Alcoa coach huddles with the team during a game between Alcoa and Covington at the TSSAA Blue Cross Bowl at Tennessee Tech's Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tennessee on Saturday, December 1, 2018.

Alcoa's Adam Mathews (17) throws a pass during a game between Alcoa and Covington at the TSSAA Blue Cross Bowl at Tennessee Tech's Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tennessee on Saturday, December 1, 2018.

Alcoa's Jason Burriss (39) walks off the field during a game between Alcoa and Covington at the TSSAA Blue Cross Bowl at Tennessee Tech's Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tennessee on Saturday, December 1, 2018.

Alcoa's K'Vaughn Tyson (2) cheers during warmups during a game between Alcoa and Covington at the TSSAA Blue Cross Bowl at Tennessee Tech's Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tennessee on Saturday, December 1, 2018.

Alcoa cheerleaders set up a banner in the stands during a game between Alcoa and Covington at the TSSAA Blue Cross Bowl at Tennessee Tech's Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tennessee on Saturday, December 1, 2018.

Alcoa's Shawn Williams (62) warms up with the team during a game between Alcoa and Covington at the TSSAA Blue Cross Bowl at Tennessee Tech's Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tennessee on Saturday, December 1, 2018.

Alcoa's Caleb Copeland (86) warms up during a game between Alcoa and Covington at the TSSAA Blue Cross Bowl at Tennessee Tech's Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tennessee on Saturday, December 1, 2018.

Alcoa's William Johnson (10) wears a vintage Hall High School Blue Devils team mascot sticker on his helmet during a game between Alcoa and Covington at the TSSAA Blue Cross Bowl at Tennessee Tech's Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tennessee on Saturday, December 1, 2018.

Alcoa warms up on the field during a game between Alcoa and Covington at the TSSAA Blue Cross Bowl at Tennessee Tech's Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tennessee on Saturday, December 1, 2018.

An Alcoa cheerleader watches the game during a game between Alcoa and Northview at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee on Friday, September 28, 2018.

The Northview Marching Band performs during a football game between Alcoa and Northview at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee on Friday, September 28, 2018. Alcoa played in historic reproduction Hall High School jersey's, modeled after the former all-black high school's jersey's.

The Alcoa Marching Band performs during a football game between Alcoa and Northview at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee on Friday, September 28, 2018. Alcoa played in historic reproduction jerseys modeled after the former all-black Hall High School in Alcoa.

Alcoa players walk onto the field during a game between Alcoa and Northview at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee on Friday, September 28, 2018.

Alcoa's Walker Russell (1) trows the ball during a game between Alcoa and Northview at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee on Friday, September 28, 2018.

Alcoa's Walker Russell (1) is sacked by Northview's Elijah Lykes (10) during a football game between Alcoa and Northview at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee on Friday, September 28, 2018. Alcoa played in historic reproduction jerseys modeled after the former all-black Hall High School in Alcoa.

Hall High School alumnus Raymond Henderson walks off the field during a game between Alcoa and Northview at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee on Friday, September 28, 2018.

Hall High School alumni are honored during a halftime celebration during a football game between Alcoa and Northview at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee on Friday, September 28, 2018. Alcoa played in historic reproduction Hall High School jersey's, modeled after the former all-black high school's jersey's.

Hall High School alumni are honored during a halftime celebration during a football game between Alcoa and Northview at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee on Friday, September 28, 2018. Alcoa played in historic reproduction Hall High School jersey's, modeled after the former all-black high school's jersey's.

The Alcoa Marching Band performs during a football game between Alcoa and Northview at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee on Friday, September 28, 2018. Alcoa played in historic reproduction jerseys modeled after the former all-black Hall High School in Alcoa.

Hall High School alumni are honored during a halftime celebration during a football game between Alcoa and Northview at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee on Friday, September 28, 2018. Alcoa played in historic reproduction Hall High School jersey's, modeled after the former all-black high school's jersey's.

Hall High School alumni are honored during a halftime celebration during a football game between Alcoa and Northview at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee on Friday, September 28, 2018. Alcoa played in historic reproduction Hall High School jersey's, modeled after the former all-black high school's jersey's.

Hall High School alumni are honored during a halftime celebration during a football game between Alcoa and Northview at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee on Friday, September 28, 2018. Alcoa played in historic reproduction Hall High School jersey's, modeled after the former all-black high school's jersey's.

Alcoa's Isiah Cox (12) reacts after a play during a football game between Alcoa and Northview at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee on Friday, September 28, 2018. Alcoa played in historic reproduction jerseys modeled after the former all-black Hall High School in Alcoa.

Hall High School alumni are honored during a halftime celebration during a football game between Alcoa and Northview at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee on Friday, September 28, 2018. Alcoa played in historic reproduction jerseys modeled after the former all-black Hall High School in Alcoa.

Alcoa's Thai Love (8) during a team huddle after a football game between Alcoa and Northview at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee on Friday, September 28, 2018. Alcoa played in historic reproduction jerseys modeled after the former all-black Hall High School in Alcoa.

Alcoa's Ahmaudd Sankey (15) makes a touchdown past Northview's Ray Wyatt (7) during a football game between Alcoa and Northview at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee on Friday, September 28, 2018. Alcoa played in historic reproduction jerseys modeled after the former all-black Hall High School in Alcoa.

Alcoa's Isiah Cox (12) runs down the field during a football game between Alcoa and Northview at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee on Friday, September 28, 2018. Alcoa played in historic reproduction jerseys modeled after the former all-black Hall High School in Alcoa.

Alcoa in Hall High School jerseys storm the field during a game between Alcoa and Northview at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee on Friday, September 28, 2018.

Alcoa's Connor Canfield (19) in a Hall High School jersey during a game between Alcoa and Northview at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee on Friday, September 28, 2018.

Alcoa's Tyler Boyd (20) dodges the Northview defense during a football game between Alcoa and Northview at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee on Friday, September 28, 2018. Alcoa played in historic reproduction jerseys modeled after the former all-black Hall High School in Alcoa.

Alcoa's Adonis Salter (33) walks on the field in a Hall High School jersey during a game between Alcoa and Northview at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee on Friday, September 28, 2018.

Alcoa's William Johnson (10) in a Hall High School jersey during a game between Alcoa and Northview at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee on Friday, September 28, 2018.

Alcoa in Hall High School jerseys storm the field during a game between Alcoa and Northview at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee on Friday, September 28, 2018.

Hall High School fans react as Alcoa takes the field in Hall jerseys during a game between Alcoa and Northview at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee on Friday, September 28, 2018.

Alcoa's Brenden Pecora (72) in a Hall High School jersey during a game between Alcoa and Northview at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee on Friday, September 28, 2018.

Alcoa's Riley Heaton (9) warms up during a game between Alcoa and Northview at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee on Friday, September 28, 2018.

1961 Hall High School graduate Paul Sudderth poses for a photo during a game between Alcoa and Northview at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee on Friday, September 28, 2018.

Alcoa warms up on the field during a game between Alcoa and Northview at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee on Friday, September 28, 2018.

Alcoa Head Coach Gary Rankin eyes the game during a game between Alcoa and Dobyns-Bennett at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee on Friday, September 21, 2018.

Alcoa's J.R. Jones (28) runs with the ball during a game between Alcoa and Dobyns-Bennett at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee on Friday, September 21, 2018.

1. Alcoa (12-0) beat Unicoi Co., 56-0

Alcoa's Isiah Cox (12) runs with the ball during a game between Alcoa and Dobyns-Bennett at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee on Friday, September 21, 2018.

Alcoa's Walker Russell (1) looks to pass as Alcoa's Ronald Jackson (13) defends during a game between Alcoa and Dobyns-Bennett at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee on Friday, September 21, 2018.

Alcoa's J.R. Jones (28) runs with the ball down the field during a game between Alcoa and Dobyns-Bennett at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee on Friday, September 21, 2018.

Alcoa's Isiah Cox (12) trips up a Dobyns-Bennett player during a game between Alcoa and Dobyns-Bennett at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee on Friday, September 21, 2018.

The Alcoa marching band performs at halftime during a game between Alcoa and Dobyns-Bennett at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee on Friday, September 21, 2018.

The Alcoa marching band performs at halftime during a game between Alcoa and Dobyns-Bennett at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee on Friday, September 21, 2018.

Alcoa fans hang out in the stands during a game between Alcoa and Dobyns-Bennett at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee on Friday, September 21, 2018.

Players warm up on the field during a game between Alcoa and Dobyns-Bennett at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee on Friday, September 21, 2018.

Alcoa's J.R. Jones (28) runs past Dobyns-Bennett's Nate Whitley (35) and Dobyns-Bennett's Josh Romero (24) during a game between Alcoa and Dobyns-Bennett at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee on Friday, September 21, 2018.

Alcoa's Isiah Cox (12) runs with the ball as Dobyns-Bennett's Jackson Martin (29) defends during a game between Alcoa and Dobyns-Bennett at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee on Friday, September 21, 2018.

1. Alcoa (9-0) beat Gatlinburg-Pittman 56-0.

Alcoa's Tyler Boyd (20) is congratulated by Tristen Blakenship (7) on his touchdown during a game between Alcoa and Dobyns-Bennett at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee on Friday, September 21, 2018.

Alcoa's C.J. Armstrong (5) is congratulated by Alcoa's J.R. Jones (28) on a run during a game between Alcoa and Dobyns-Bennett at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee on Friday, September 21, 2018.

Alcoa's K'Vaughn Tyson (2) scores a touchdown during a game between Alcoa and Dobyns-Bennett at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee on Friday, September 21, 2018.

Alcoa storms the field during a game between Alcoa and Dobyns-Bennett at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee on Friday, September 21, 2018.

Alcoa's Ronald Jackson (13) warms up on the field during a game between Alcoa and Dobyns-Bennett at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee on Friday, September 21, 2018.

Alcoa's Jakobe Robinson (60) chants during warm ups during a game between Alcoa and Dobyns-Bennett at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee on Friday, September 21, 2018.

Alcoa's K'Vaughn Tyson (2) makes the catch in the football game against Maryville on Friday, September 7, 2018.

Alcoa's J.R. Jones (28), Tyler Boyd (20), and Shannon Mitchell (30) take down Maryville's Cade Chambers (9) in the football game at Maryville on Friday, September 7, 2018.

Alcoa's Cortland Lard (11) celebrates the win over Maryville on Friday, September 7, 2018.

Alcoa's Tyler Boyd (20) celebrates after the win against Maryville on Friday, September 7, 2018.

Alcoa players Malik Hall (64) and Daunte Asbury (50) celebrate after their victory over Maryville on Friday, September 7, 2018.

Alcoa players celebrate their win over Maryville on Friday, September 7, 2018.

Alcoa's Caleb Copeland (86) celebrates after the win against Maryville on Friday, September 7, 2018.

Alcoa's Daunte Asbury (50) celebrates after the win against Maryville on Friday, September 7, 2018.

The Alcoa High School student section goes wild as Alcoa secure the win in the football game against Maryville on Friday, September 7, 2018.

Alcoa fans celebrate on the field after their victory over Maryville on Friday, September 7, 2018.

Alcoa players celebrate after their victory over Maryville on Friday, September 7, 2018.

Maryville Head Coach Derek Hunt and Alcoa head coach Gary Rankin meet after their game on Friday, September 7, 2018.

Alcoa students rush the field after the win against Maryville on Friday, September 7, 2018.

Alcoa fans celebrate on the field after the win against Maryville on Friday, September 7, 2018.

Alcoa players and fans celebrate after their win over Maryville on Friday, September 7, 2018.

Alcoa's K'Vaughn Tyson (2) on the field warming up befoe the start of the football game at Maryville on Friday, September 7, 2018.

Alcoa cheerleaders prepare the banner for the team before the start of the football game at Maryville on Friday, September 7, 2018.

Maryville's Jayden Walker (46) warming up before the start of the football game against Alcoa on Friday, September 7, 2018.

Maryville students wait for the start of the football game against Alcoa on Friday, September 7, 2018.

Alcoa's Isiah Cox (12) and Grey Carroll (98) dive for a fumbles ball in the football game at Maryville on Friday, September 7, 2018.

Alcoa head coach Gary Rankin during the football game against Maryville on Friday, September 7, 2018.

Alcoa's Adonis Salter (33) celebrates as Alcoa secures the win against Maryville on Friday, September 7, 2018.

Walker Russell (1) hands the ball off to Ahmaudd Sankey (15) in the football game against Maryville on Friday, September 7, 2018.

Alcoa's Shannon Mitchell (30) and Tyler Boyd (20) celebrate after recovering a Maryville fumble in the football game on Friday, September 7, 2018.

Alcoa's Adonis Salter (33) is celebrated by Tristen Blakenship (7) after Salter made a tackle in the football game against Maryville on Friday, September 7, 2018.

Alcoa's K'Vaughn Tyson (2) is tackled by Maryville's Spencer Shore (11) in the football game on Friday, September 7, 2018.

Alcoa's Connor Canfield (19) and Jalen McCord (25) celebrate after McCord scores a touchdown in the football game at Maryville on Friday, September 7, 2018.

Alcoa's Connor Canfield (19) holds back Maryville's DaVon Kimble (5) as the runs the field for a touchdown in the football game at Maryville on Friday, September 7, 2018.

Alcoa players, from left, Andrew Wyatt (54), Dalton Johnson (52), and Tristen Blakenship (7) after their football game against Grace Christian Academy on Thursday, August 16, 2018.

Alcoa's Ronald Jackson (13) is pulled down by Grace Christian Academy's Ty Carter (35) during the football game at Alcoa on Thursday, August 16, 2018.

Alcoa's Kareem Rodriguez (6) looks for a way around the Grace Christian Academy defense during the football game at Alcoa on Thursday, August 16, 2018.

Alcoa's Tristen Blakenship (7) is stopped by Grace Christian Academy's Reece Kirkwood (3) during the football game at Alcoa on Thursday, August 16, 2018.

Alcoa quarterback Adam Mathews (17) sets to thrown during the football game against Grace Christian Academy on Thursday, August 16, 2018.

Grace Christian Academy's Ty Carter (35) breaks up a pass intended for Alcoa's Isiah Cox (12) during the football game at Alcoa on Thursday, August 16, 2018.

Alcoa quarterback Walker Russell (1) scrambles out of pocked during the football game against Grace Christian Academy on Thursday, August 16, 2018.

Alcoa's Ahmaudd Sankey (15) and Tyler Boyd (20) celebrate after Sankey ran the ball for a touchdown in the football game against Grace Christian Academy on Thursday, August 16, 2018.

Alcoa's J.R. Jones (28) is tripped up by Grace Christian Academy's Michael Feiden (1) during the football game at Alcoa on Thursday, August 16, 2018.

Alcoa's J.R. Jones (28) is tackled by Grace Christian Academy's Lucas Ellis (57) during the football game at Alcoa on Thursday, August 16, 2018.

Alcoa's Ahmaudd Sankey (15) and Malachi Jared (35) celebrate after Jared intercepted a ball for a touchdown in the football game against Grace Christian Academy on Thursday, August 16, 2018.

Alcoa's Kareem Rodriguez (6) tries to hold back Grace Christian Academy's Cooper Riggs (18) during the footbal game at Alcoa football on Thursday, August 16, 2018.

Alcoa's J.R. Jones (28) is pursued by Grace Christian Academy's Jacob Brown (87) during the football game at Alcoa football on Thursday, August 16, 2018.

Alcoa's Tyler Boyd (20) runs the ball in for a touchdown in the football game against Grace Christian Academy on Thursday, August 16, 2018.

Alcoa's Landon Ray (44), left, and Jakobe Robinson (60), right, congratulate teammate Kareem Rodriguez (6) for scoring a touchdown in the football game against Grace Christian Academy on Thursday, August 16, 2018.

Alcoa staffers prepare the school's new inflatable football helmet used by the team to enter the field for their game against Grace Christian Academy on Thursday, August 16, 2018.

Alcoa's Zeke Rankin (96) makes the extra point with placeholder Walker Russell (1) during the football game against Grace Christian Academy on Thursday, August 16, 2018.

Alcoa's Itty Salter (34) emerges from the fog for the start of the football game against Grace Christian Academy on Thursday, August 16, 2018.

Alcoa cheerleaders watch the action from the sidelines during the Blount County football jamboree at William Blount High School in Maryville, Tennessee on Friday, August 10, 2018.