Wow. Totally humbled & surprised.
Received a call today that I was on a billboard in my town. So proud to have been chosen to represent my team of football brothers, and couldn’t have done it without the amazing teachers at Arendell Parrott Academy. @APAFootball
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Box Score: The 2025 Gatlinburg Rising Stars game did not disappoint once again! The game featured underclassmen from all over the country, each one proving why they can be forces to be reckoned with in the next 2+ years.
Next Box Score Up: Smokies Showdown Game
Luke 2:10-11 KJV
[10] And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. [11] For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
Had a great time yesterday in the Burg at the All American Bowl. Met some great guys AND we got the W. Thankful for another chance to play this game. Great way to end my Senior Football Season. @GatlinburgBowl@8ManExtreme
That's a wrap on the 2025 Gatlinburg All-American Bowl! A big thank you to the crew (which included 5 former All-Americans and 8 former 8-man football players) for working through multiple equipment hiccups to get the games put on!
Congratulations to both Navy and Gold on an amazing game that came down to the last two minutes. Special congrats to Team Navy for the win and the following individual winners:
“Hambone” Top Offensive Lineman: Russell Lauderdale, Springwood
Defensive Player of the Game: Kaleb Belcher, TN Heat
Offensive Player of the Game: Maurice Smith, Concord
🏆Overall MVP Ronin Thompson, Mt. Bethel
Congratulations to both Team Stars and Team Stripes in the Smokies Showdown game. Special congrats to Team Stars for the win and the following individual winners:
“Hambone” Top Offensive Lineman: Michael Mullen, Lancaster
Defensive Player of the Game: Mason Waldie, TN Tigers
Offensive Player of the Game: Levi Aycock, Lighthouse
Golden Leg: Andrew McGowan, East Central
🏆Overall MVP: Ben Krikke, Bradenton
Congrats to both the Team Stars and Team Stripes in the Next Level Game 1 that literally came down to the last few seconds. Special congrats to Team Stripes on the impressive comeback victory and the following individual award winners.
Most Valuable Cheerleaders: Madi Taylor (GA Force), Katelyn Brand (Evangel) and Makayla Taylor (Bessemer)
“Hambone” Top OL: Will DeLong, Grace
Offensive Player of the Game: Kaeden Eddie, SouthLake
Defensive Player of the Game: Drew Sheppard, Chambers
🏆 Overall MVP: Randall Fanning, GA Force
Congrats to both Team Stars and Team Stripes for a fantastic performance in the Battle of 2027! Special Congrats to Team Stars on the win and the following individual award winners:
Most Valuable Cheerleaders: Alexa Burbage (Ezekiel) and Ashlynne Phinney (Southern Christian)
“Hambone” OL of the Game: Eric George Jr. (Mount Zion)
Defensive Player of the Game: Will Sunderlin (Bethlehem)
Offensive Player of the Game: Weston Michalak (Ambassador)
🏆 Overall MVP: Travis Barton Jr. (Ambassador)
Congratulations to both Team Stars and Team Stripes on the Next Level 2 Game! This game featured exclusively 8-man players playing in an 11-man format and it lived up to the billing. A special congrats to Team Stars on their victory and the following individual award winners:
Most Valuable Cheerleaders: Ella Grace Jones (Russell Christian), Rachael Grace Day (Freedom Cowboys), Hannah Fawbush (TN Tigers)
“Hambone” Top OL: Alex Stott (APA Patriots)
Co-Defensive Players of the Game: Caleb Causey (Geneva Knights) and Nathanael Reese (Augusta Eagles)
Offensive Player of the Game: Crisean Williams (JP2)
🏆Overall MVP: Christopher Stimson (APA Patriots)