Ads host Beech, Hawks at Karns, Dawgs home vs. West in Week 1

The opening week of the Farragut-area high school football season finds Eddie Courtney’s FHS Admirals hosting Hendersonville Beech, a perennially strong Class 5A program.

With Courtney’s boys looking to avenge a loss at Beech last season, opening kickoff is 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 19.

Hardin Valley Academy and new head coach Jeff Miner travel to rival Karns to open 2022. Opening kickoff is 7 p.m., Friday.

As head coach Dave Meske begins his 38th and final season as Webb School of Knoxville’s highly successful head coach, the Spartans look to avenge a loss at Carter last season, hosting the Hornets. Opening kickoff is 7 p.m., Friday.

Bearden’s opener, and head coach Josh Jones’ first game leading the Bulldogs, is a Saturday evening showcase, hosting rival Knoxville West at BHS’s Bill Young Field Aug. 20. Opening kickoff is 7 p.m.

Knoxville Catholic will be a heavy favorite against a small Division I school, hosting Chuckey-Doak. Opening kickoff is 7:30 p.m., Friday.

Christian Academy of Knoxville hits the road but stays close to home Friday evening, as Travis Mozingo’s Warriors travel to Seymour to face The Kings Academy. Opening kickoff is 7:30 p.m.