Zack Dobson reflects on his childhood as he looks toward his future as an NFL prospect
Nine years after being part of national headlines and being thrust into the spotlight, Zack Dobson stands on the cusp of a lifelong dream, an opportunity to play in the NFL.
His younger brother, #ZaevionDobson, was killed during a random shooting while shielding three friends from the gunfire. He was just 15 and a football star at Fulton Football .
A pivotal phone call from Tennessee Football legend Eric Berry altered the course of his life just when he was on the brink of giving up.
"Eric Berry saved my life," Zack said.
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✍ Angela Dennis, Journalist
Watch Austin East's Shane Cherry throw a down-windmill slam in the playoff win!
He had 38 points in a 71-57 win over South Greene in the region semifinals.
Read more about Shane Cherry and how his life experiences have influenced his basketball career: https://knoxne.ws/49LNuva
Knoxville Catholic announces new head football coach
Knoxville Catholic will announce its new football coach this afternoon. Former coach Steve Matthews resigned on April 5 after an arrest on DUI and drug charges. Matthews, 50, coached at Catholic for eight seasons, winning two state championships.
Join us live at 3:30 p.m. ET.
Scenes from the 2019 Knox County high school band exhibition
Did you see these amazing performances? All 13 Knox County high school marching bands gathered to showcase their halftime shows on Monday, Sept. 30, 2019 at Powell High School.
The Vols signed 19 players and two transfers during the December signing period, which leaves four spots open. Here are some prospects to watch. Read more: https://knoxne.ws/2GmBqGk
Vote for the girls athlete of the week
The girls athlete of the week poll is posted every Monday during the regular season. Vote here: http://bit.ly/2PfhQ08
Clips from Blount County football jamboree
Clips from Blount County football jamboree on Friday, August 10, 2018. See a gallery: https://knoxne.ws/2B3hGqa
KOC Kick-off Classic returns to Neyland
The KOC Kick-off Classic returned to Neyland Stadium this year after being played at high schools the past five years. https://knoxne.ws/2B5AIw8
Best friends face off for baseball championship
One of the greatest examples of sportsmanship we’ve seen.
Eryn Hill, Courage Award winner
Meet Eryn Hill, a Farragut soccer player, will receive the Courage Award at the Knox News Sports Awards on Thursday.
How a Haitian earthquake survivor ended up playing soccer at Farragut
An orphanage in Haiti is where he developed his passion for soccer after the 2010 earthquake hit. Now he is heading from Farragut to England to play soccer for the University of Leeds. Full story: http://bit.ly/2qZ2dQH
Austin-East coach Jeff Phillips challenges his players at signing day
Signing to play football in college is only the first step. Austin-East coach Jeff Phillips challenges players and parents to make sure they graduate too.