Sam Rothman

HARDIN VALLEY, Tenn. (WATE) — The Hardin Valley Hawks took a step in the right direction last season. After finishing 1-9 with an 0-5 record in district play, the Hawks went 5-5 and won a pair of district games in 2025. However, now the goal is to take another step. Hardin Valley is looking to […]

MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (WATE) — The Lions are looking to rebound after a 3-8 season in 2025. Assistant Coach Jonathan Sellers believes one key to doing so will be relying on their defense. “It all starts with our defensive line,” said Sellers. “We’ve got nine seniors who will start on defense for us this year, so […]

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (WATE) — Blaine Stansberry had started the last three seasons at quarterback for Oak Ridge. However with him graduating, the Wildcats will have a new guy under center, but not one who is new to high school football here in East Tennessee. Brody Sparks, who started at Carter the past couple of […]

POWELL, Tenn. (WATE) — The 2026 high school football season is set to kick off with Powell at Anderson County Thursday. The Panthers have been one of the best teams in Class 5A in recent history but will not have the quarterback who led them to three straight nine-win seasons. Deuce Rodgers has graduated, and […]

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – You could argue Sevier County is in its golden age. The Smoky Bears went a perfect 15-0 in 2024 and won their first state championship in 25 years. Last season, Sevier County lost just one regular-season game, won the district title and punched its ticket to state. However, unlike in 2024 […]

FARRAGUT, Tenn. (WATE) – It’s an event that always puts a smile on everyone’s face. Hoops for Hope, took place Saturday at Farragut High School, where individuals with Down syndrome have the chance to play basketball with the Tennessee men’s and women’s basketball teams. “Everybody doesn’t have the same opportunity that we have,” said Vol […]

FARRAGUT, Tenn. (WATE) - It's an event that always puts a smile on everyone's face.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — It's finally football time in Tennessee. The Vols open the 2026 season this Saturday, hosting Furman inside Neyland Stadium at 3:30 p.m.

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel speaks with the media on Monday ahead of the Volunteers’ 2026 season opener against Furman this Saturday.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – The Vols are off to a 1-0 start to the 2026 season after dominating Furman, 56-9, in the season opener. True-freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon shined in his debut, recording three passing touchdowns as well as two rushing scores. Hear what Josh Heupel had to say about the win, as well as […]