Why They so Mad?

Rebels open 2024 season at full power

Maryville’s Jaxson Rutledge (left) and Andrew Smith wait to take the field at the jamboree at Alcoa. Photos by Wallace Bowden

By Stefan Cooper
Editor
Blount Press Row

Let’s start with the kicker.

Blount County has produced its share of greats at the position. Alcoa’s Zeke Rankin (2019) and Maryville Zach Sharp (2010) were both selected the state’s Mr. Football Kicker of the Year. A third, former William Blount star Job Matossian, was named a finalist for the award.

That said, Rebel junior Mack Serr is on a completely different level all his own.