high school football
Derek Carr promoted to head football coach at Milan
Milan Special School District Director of Schools Jonathan Criswell announced on Thursday that Derek Carr has been promoted to head football coach of the Bulldogs. “We are excited to announce Derek Carr as the next Head Football Coach at Milan High School,” Criswell said in a press release. “Derek brings a professional, visionary approach to…
Read MoreSouth Gibson names Ben Johnson new head football coach
South Gibson has announced Ben Johnson as the new head football coach for the Hornets. Johnson replaces Scott Stidham, who resigned in December to take the job at Independence. Stidham was the South Gibson football coach from the start of the program in 2009. Johnson has been the defensive coordinator at Westview for the past…
Read MoreMilan football coach Carl Diffee resigns
After two seasons in charge, Carl Diffee is no longer the coach of the Milan football team. According to a press release from Milan principal Jennifer Yates, “Milan High School and Coach Carl Diffee were unable to come to an agreement about the future and direction of the football program.” Over the past two seasons,…
Read MoreGibson County high school athletic events for Nov. 22-27
The high school basketball season enters into Week 2, and Peabody is playing in the state semifinals in football. Here is your full high school athletics schedule for the Gibson County area: TUESDAY High School Basketball 6 p.m. — South Gibson at Lexington; Humboldt at West Carroll; Bradford at Peabody; Greenfield at Gibson County FRIDAY…
Read MoreHaywood stays No. 1 in West Tennessee high school football rankings after quarterfinals
The No. 1 team in West Tennessee was given a scare on Friday night in the Class 4A quarterfinals when South Gibson led the Tomcats until late in the fourth quarter before losing in overtime. Three West Tennessee teams are still unbeaten on the season entering the semifinals with Dyersburg (3A), Haywood (4A) and McKenzie…
Read MoreDyersburg jumps up to No. 3 in West Tennessee high school football rankings after 2nd round
The second round of the playoffs brought elimination to a large number of West Tennessee teams. Only the best teams in the area are still alive. More teams will see an exit in the quarterfinals as teams continue to trek toward Chattanooga in the first weekend of December. These rankings include all high schools in…
Read MoreSecond round roundup: South Gibson, Peabody advance to state quarterfinals
Gibson County will have two teams playing in the state quarterfinals as South Gibson and Peabody advanced with wins in the second round on Friday night. South Gibson beat North Side 42-13 in the Class 4A second round, while Peabody beat West Carroll 48-0 in the Class 1A first round. South Gibson 42, North Side…
Read MoreFirst-round roundup: Humboldt scored 23 points in 2nd half to win
After being tied 8-8 at halftime, Humboldt scored 23 unanswered points in the second half to beat previously undefeated Middle College 31-8 in the Class 1A playoffs. Humboldt (4-6) will travel to Lake County for the second round of the playoffs. Peabody 41, MASE 0 The Golden Tide scored 35 points in the first quarter…
Read MoreGibson County high school football statistical leaders after Week 11
After 11 weeks of the 2021 high school football season, here are the statistical leaders in Gibson County (including West Carroll): RUSHING Name School Carries TDs Yds/carry Total yards Khalik Ganaway Peabody 130 20 9.9 1283 Xander Moon W. Carroll 179 23 6.32 1131 Mekhi Carr Milan 110 11 8.22 904 Colton Lumpkin Gibson Co.…
Read MoreHaywood holds onto No. 1 in West Tennessee high school football rankings after regular season
All 12 teams in the West Tennessee rankings closed out the regular season with a win on Friday, but now the teams prepare to open the playoffs this week, except for University School of Jackson, who has a bye. These rankings include all high schools in West Tennessee located outside of Shelby County. Here are…
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