Battle of Pistol Creek eve. Two programs, with a combined 40 TSSAA State Championships and located just 10 minutes from one another, will face off on Goddard Field tomorrow night.

Maryville and Alcoa haven't faced off in a season opener since 2000, in a 14-7 dogfight that Alcoa won at Maryville. The game returns to the season-opener this year, so I talked to the coaches of that last matchup to relive that first-game showdown. thedailytimes.com/sports/relivin…

2000: The last time the Battle of Pistol Creek was the season opener. 2006: The last time Alcoa opened with Maryville. 2010: The last time Maryville opened with Alcoa. 2025: Maryville @ Alcoa opens the season for the first time in 25 years. 🔗thedailytimes.com/sports/relivin…

Here's a really fun story from Caleb on one of the classic Week 1 Pistol Creek matchups. Definitely worth your time. Check it out!

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George Quarles on the Battle of Pistol Creek: “It is such a big deal. It was so traditional. The game had been played for years and years and years, and it’s just a fun time. And I just thought it was a great way to start off the year.” 🔗thedailytimes.com/sports/relivin…

1,657 wins, 83 playoff appearances, and 40 state championships combined! This battle may have started along the creek, but tonight it’s settled on the gridiron. It’s the 97th edition of the Battle of Pistol Creek! ARE YOU READY?!?! #TooHype 🌪

High school football is back. thedailytimes.com/sports/alcoa-s…

97th Battle of Pistol Creek

30 minute lighting delay beginning now.

Football is BACK. Flyover at Alcoa with kickoff just a few minutes away. Daily Times Sports

For the first time since 2009, Alcoa defeats Maryville on Goddard Field.

How about those Govs! An absolutel statement by William Blount as they open the season up with a 49-0 victory over Loudon. Story to come! Daily Times Sports

Full photo gallery from the 97th edition of The Battle of Pistol Creek, won this year by Alcoa. Daily Times Sports 📸thedailytimes.com/sports/gallery…