Seven schools in the TSSAA’s Division II-AAA classification have recently chosen to play an independent football schedule for the 2027-28 seasons, although Knoxville Catholic High School is one of eight choosing to remain in the top D-II class. Christ Presbyterian Academy and Father Ryan in Nashville, Memphis University School and …
KCHS, Baylor football teams to meet at baseball park
Two of the state’s top squads will square off Oct. 30 in the first Covenant Health Classic, which sold out quickly The Knoxville Smokies and Boyd Sports announced on Sept. 22 the inaugural Covenant Health Classic, a high-school football showcase that will feature a matchup between Knoxville Catholic High School …
KCHS appoints Haden Roberts as new head coach for softball
Knoxville Catholic High School on June 17 announced the appointment of Haden Roberts as the next head coach of the Lady Irish softball program. Mr. Roberts brings more than 13 years of coaching experience to the role, including two seasons as an assistant coach with Knoxville Catholic. During his time …
KCHS self-imposes penalties for football recruiting violation
Following a thorough internal review of its football program, as well as ongoing communication with the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA), Knoxville Catholic High School determined that a recruiting violation occurred involving a non-faculty assistant football coach, the school announced on July 9. The violation involved impermissible communication from …
St. Jude, Notre Dame alumnus chosen in 14th round of MLB draft
Wofford College right-handed pitcher Alec Bouchard, a graduate of St. Jude School and Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga, was selected in the 14th round as the 407th overall pick by the Minnesota Twins in the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft on July 12. Mr. Bouchard, a junior pitcher …
KCHS, Notre Dame athletes excel at Spring Fling
Knoxville Catholic shot put and discus thrower, girls relay team win state titles; NDHS has a trio of No. 2 finishes By Dan McWilliams The TSSAA’s annual Spring Fling spring-sports championships saw a quartet of Knoxville Catholic High School track athletes three-peat in the girls 800-meter relay and JR Fowler …
KCHS boys, NDHS girls basketball reach final four
Knoxville Catholic loses in four-overtime thriller while Notre Dame makes semifinals for first time ever By Dan McWilliams The boys basketball team at Knoxville Catholic High School and the girls basketball squad at Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga made state-tournament history in different ways this month. The KCHS boys …
Six KCHS football players sign with colleges and universities
Knoxville Catholic High School held its third signing day of the school year on Feb. 4, coinciding with National Signing Day, with six football players signing with colleges and universities. Jeremy George-El signed with the University of Tennessee, Casen Jenkins and Jacob Rice with Emory & Henry University, Dominic Daddabbo …
Cousins—teammates at KCHS—sign with universities
Tyreek King goes to Tennessee football and Chaz Smith to Notre Dame at National Signing Day on Dec. 3 The East Tennessee Catholic Two four-star football recruits from Knoxville Catholic High School—who happen to be cousins—signed with major-college programs in December, each having committed to the teams in 2024. Tyreek …
Knoxville Catholic, NDHS runners place at state meet
The East Tennessee Catholic Long-distance runners from Knoxville Catholic High School and Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga placed at the TSSAA cross country state championships held at Shelby Farms Park in Memphis Nov. 6-7. The KCHS girls team finished second overall in the Division II-AA meet, and three Lady …
Catholic golfers shine in state tourney
Teagan Walker of KCHS ties for third as her team places third, and Sophia Parsons of Alcoa ties for 11th By Dan McWilliams Catholic high school golfers stood out at the recent TSSAA girls state tournaments held at Sevierville Golf Club. The Knoxville Catholic High School girls golf team finished …
Lady Irish volleyball team places third in the state tournament
The Knoxville Catholic High School volleyball team finished third in the Division II, Class AA state tournament held Oct. 21-23 in Murfreesboro. The Lady Irish, under head coach Brent Carter, finished the season 25-10. KCHS began the tournament in the double-elimination round on Oct. 21 with a 20-25, 19-25, 25-23, …