Game Week is Here

The Admiral’s offseason program is complete, now it is game week. The offseason was long but prosperous for the Farragut Admiral Football Team. The offseason program began last December with winter workouts which lead into spring practice. Then, spring practice gave way to summer workouts out and the 7v7 season. As 7v7 and summer workouts drew to a close, it was finally time for the pads to be put on and to begin fall camp. Fall camp for the Admirals consisted of three weeks of full-pad practice, 3 scrimmages(1 inter-squad and 2 against other teams), and the annual KOC Kickoff Jamboree.

The conclusion of the first week of fall camp saw the Admirals have an inter-squad scrimmage. During week two of fall camp, the Admirals traveled for their annual scrimmage against the Cavaliers of Cookeville. The final week of camp included the KOC Kickoff Jamboree, a one-quarter matchup with Knox-Central, and a game-simulated scrimmage with Walker Valley. Now that fall camp is over, game week awaits for the Admirals.

No adjustments were made to the Region 2-6A alignment by the TSSAA so the Admirals will continue to compete with Bearden, Bradley Central, Cleveland, Hardin Valley, and Maryville for a Region Championship for the next two years. The TSSAA did however schedule the region calendar in an effort to provide officials at each game every week. In 2023, Cleveland will visit Bill Clabo Field Sept. two 8th along with Bradley Central on Sept. 29th. The Admirals will travel to Bearden on Sept. 21st for Rivalry Thursday following an open date, and finish the regular season with two straight road games at Hardin Valley and Maryville on Oct. 20th and 27th.

 Farragut will open the season at home versus Kingsport Dobyns-Bennett on Aug. 18th and will host Powell on Aug. 25th. The Admirals last played Kingsport in 2020 in a Region 1-6A contest. Powell last visited Farragut during the 2016 State Championship season. The Admirals return to West on Sept. 1st to face the defending Class 5A champions before region play begins.  Oak Ridge and Jeff County will visit Farragut on Oct. 6th and 12th to close out non-region play. The Wildcats and Admirals have played every year since 1992, but this will be the first October matchup since the two programs were in Region 2-5A in 2008. Jeff County was a first-round opponent for the Admirals in 2022 and were region opponents in Region 1-6A from 2017-2020.

All told, the Admirals will host 6 home games in 2023 so don’t miss your chance to purchase season tickets from the Booster Club. Season tickets will be on sale at the school during lunch on Friday the 18th and outside the gate before the first home game. Please reach out to the Football Booster Club for more information at farragutfootball@gmail.com.

2023 Spring Practice Dates Announced

Spring Practice for the 2023 season is just around the corner. The Admirals will take to the practice field beginning on April 26th. The annual Blue vs. Grey Game will be held on Friday, May 5th at 6:00 pm at Bill Clabo Field. The Admirals will also host the Central Bobcats in a scrimmage to conclude the spring session on Tuesday, May 16th at 6:00. Opportunities will purchase season tickets and merchandise for the upcoming season will be available at both events.

Fieldhouse Fundraising Campaign

Farragut Football is seeking to improve and expand the locker room facility and needs your support. The Farragut Football Booster Club along with Coach Courtney is launching a fundraising campaign to help fund this project. Coach Courtney is determined to provide a first-class experience for the high school student-athletes in the football program. This campaign is essential to enhance the resources needed to support student-athlete development at Farragut. This addition would include positional meeting rooms, study area, nutritional fueling station, and a players’ lounge to be used to provide the best instructional setting for coaches and players to interact and provide the best support for all players.

The new addition would include four classrooms to be used as a space for small-group instruction between players and coaches. It will also provide a space for players to bond in a new players’ lounge. The facility expansion would need to be an approximate 2,800 sq. feet added to the east end of the existing football field house.

The estimated cost for this project is $300,000 for construction and installation of needed technology. Opportunities to give monetary donations or materials are broken down in the following categories with incentives.

Naming Opportunities-

  • Name on Building = $100,000+ donation
  • Name on Position Meeting Room / Lounge = $20,000 donation

Company / Materials Donations

  • Masonry Cinder Block (approx. 6,000 8″ blocks)
  • HVAC (2-Ton Split Systems)
  • Shingles / Roofing
  • Concrete Slab
  • Electrical
  • Doors / Frames / Hardware / Labor
  • Landscaping
  • Grading / Excavation

Individual Donation Levels-

Donation packages will include varying levels of incentives including priority tickets for home games, discounted merchandise in the Battle Station, recognition in the media guide, representation on the FHS Football website, as well as displayed throughout the facility.

  • 5 Star Admiral = $20,000
  • 4 Star Admiral = $10,000
  • 3 Star Admiral = $5,000
  • Blue Level = $1,000
  • Grey Level = $500
  • White Level = $250

If you would like to help Coach Courtney and the FHS Football Booster Club with this campaign or make any type of donation, please contact Head Coach Eddie Courtney by email at eddie.courtney@knoxschools.org . Checks can be made payable to the FHS Football Booster Club.

2023 Schedule Announcement

The contracts have been signed to complete the scheduling for the 2023 and 2024 football seasons. No adjustments were made to the Region 2-6A alignment by the TSSAA so the Admirals will continue to compete with Bearden, Bradley Central, Cleveland, Hardin Valley, and Maryville for a Region Championship the next two years. The TSSAA did however schedule the region calendar in an effort to provide officials at each game every week. In 2023, Cleveland will visit Bill Clabo Field Sept. 1st along with Bradley Central on Sept. 29th. The Admirals will travel to Bearden on Sept. 21st for Rivalry Thursday following an open date, and finish the regular season with two straight road games at Hardin Valley and Maryville on Oct. 20th and 27th.

Coach Courtney and the Admirals’ coaching staff was able to fill in the remainder of the schedule with 5 non-region opponents. Farragut will open the season at home versus Kingsport Dobyns-Bennett on Aug. 18th and will host Powell on Aug. 25th. The Admirals last played Kingsport in 2020 in a Region 1-6A contest. Powell last visited Farragut during the 2016 State Championship season. The Admirals return to West on Sept. 1st to face the defending Class 5A champions before region play begins. Oak Ridge and Jeff County will visit Farragut on Oct. 6th and 13th to close out non-region play. The Wildcats and Admirals have played every year since 1992, but this will be the first October matchup since the two programs were in Region 2-5A in 2008. Jeff County was a first round opponent for the Admirals in 2022 and were region opponents in Region 1-6A from 2017-2020. All told, the Admirals will host 6 home games in 2023 so don’t miss your chance to purchase season tickets when they become available.

Four Admirals Earn All-State Honors in 2022

Four Admiral players were named All-State this week in Class 6A for the 2022 season. Reese Keeney (Mr. Football Finalist for Kicker of the Year) was named Class 6A 1st Team All-State by both the Tennessee Sports Writers Association and the coaches of the Tennessee Football Coaches Association. Joining Keeney were classmates Luke Johnson (Quarterback) and Ashton Auker (Wide Receiver) on the TnFCA Class 6A 1st Team All-State team. Returning Admiral linebacker Jack Alley earned 1st Team All-State as a junior from the TnFCA. Additionally, Offensive Coordinator Geoff Courtney was recognized as the Assistant Coach of the Year for Class 6A from the TnFCA.

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