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Tuesday, December 10, 2024

17th TACA Tennessee East - West All-Star Classic Information

17th TACA Tennessee East - West All-Star Classic

Media Contacts: Russell Mayes, 865-256-3197, [email protected], Murphy Fair (615) 812-8929, [email protected], Michelle Dickerson (Visit Clarksville), 931-436-4362, [email protected]

Media Credentials: Please contact Russell Mayes by e-mail ([email protected]) to reserve media credentials. On game day, check in at the suites lobby at APSU’s Fortera Stadium and receive a media pass.

Team Practice Site: Both squads will be practicing at Austin Peay on the game field or indoor facility on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. All schedules are tentative.

Practice Dates: Wednesday, December 11-Friday, December 13. Practices are open to the public and media.

Practice Times: (Approx.) East: Wednesday 6:30 PM, Thursday 10 AM & 7 PM, Friday 8:15 AM & 2:00 PM. West: Wednesday 4 PM, Thursday 8 AM & 4 PM, Friday 10:15 AM & 3:30 PM (all CST). These times are subject to change. Please call Murphy Fair to confirm times and locations in case of schedule changes due to inclement weather.

Player Interviews: Please conduct any on-site interviews after practice has concluded. The best time for phone interviews is following practices, and in the evenings. You may contact players directly, or contact Murphy Fair at (615) 812-8929 to assist with arranging interviews.

Numerical Rosters: The final numerical rosters will be ready by Thursday.

Game Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024, Kickoff 1:00 PM CST

Site: Fortera Stadium (cap. 10,000) at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, TN

Streaming: Streaming for the game will be carried on the Worthy Road Studios YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWk3fNsRyRUvgB_HBblmEEQ.

Tickets: Tickets are $8 and can be purchased online at: https://public.eventlink.com/tickets?t=99326

Participants: Approximately 92 high school seniors from across Tennessee.

Head Coaches: East-Charles Rathbone (Page), West- Roc Batten (formerly of Ensworth)

Last Game’s Result: West All-Stars defeated East All-Stars 14-7.

Series Record: Series is tied 8-8.

All-Star History: This will be the 41st football all-star game organized by TACA. TACA also coordinated the Tennessee vs. Kentucky All-Star Game from 1984-2007.

Contacts: Bill Marbet, Ex. Director, TACA, 1-800-837-8062, [email protected]

Murphy Fair, TACA All-Star Game Coordinator, [email protected]

Russell Mayes, TACA Media Relations, [email protected]

Michelle Dickerson, Visit Clarksville, 931-436-4362, [email protected]

Website: taca.net

Twitter: @tnallstar, @tenncoach- Check these accounts throughout the week for game info and updates.

Facebook: Search for Tennessee East vs West All-Star Classic

Russell Mayes
Fulton High School
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