Scott Cummings, who led West to a Class 5A state championship in 2014, has been named head football coach at Oak Ridge High School.
Joe Gaddis announced his retirement as Oak Ridge football coach in November. He has been named interim athletic director.
Oak Ridge Schools announced the appointment of Cummings, who will replace Gaddis as football coach, on Monday.
A press release said Cummings was named head football coach at Knoxville West High School in 2002.
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Mavericks quarterback Tyler Hicks, right, looks downfield for a receiver as linebacker Noah Hoxie of the West Rebels rushes in during a 32-19 quarterfinals loss for Anderson County on Friday night.
CLINTON—Big plays made the difference on Friday night as Knoxville West eliminated Anderson County 32-19 in a Class 5A quarterfinals game.
Both coaches gave credit to the Mavericks (11-2, 7-1 in District 3) for playing well on offense and defense, and Coach Davey Gillum said Anderson County won most of the plays.
“But when they won a play, it was a big one,” Gillum said of the Rebels.
The Mavericks’ Matt Fox, who sprained an ankle last week against Cherokee, was still hurt and not playing at normal speed, and he had trouble cutting, Gillum said. The star running back was held to 25 yards on 12 carries. [Read more…]
