Super Bowl weekend means its time for the annual Campbell Cougar Football Banquet

A couple of hundred Cougar fans, parents, coaches, players and support staff attended Saturday’s Campbell Football Banquet hosted by the Campbell County Quarterback Club. (PHOTOS COURTESY OF WLAF’S CHARLIE HUTSON)

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- It’s the weekend everyone in the world is talking and thinking about football, Super Bowl weekend. Everyone around these parts was thinking Campbell Football during Saturday’s annual football banquet. It was held at 1pm at the Ball Farm Event Center.

“Our banquet was a great way to close out the first year of the Coach Mark Pemberton era,” said Wendell Boshears, President of the Campbell Quarterback Club.

“The banquet gave us a chance to recognize our players with some nice awards,” said Campbell Head Coach Mark Pemberton.

WLAF’s Charlie Hutson takes us through the banquet in his photos.

Cougar Seniors, left to right, 37 Blake Albright, 75 Jace Cloyd, 6 Gavin Owens, 55 Robert Kirby, 52 Dorian Cable, 34 Keegon Cowan and 4 Rylan Sanders. The eighth senior, 13 Nathan Massengill, is not pictured.

Upwards of 30 Cougars attended and were recognized for their accomplishments on the field and in the classroom for the 2024 season. “Even though we had a tough season, the banquet is still a great way to come together and celebrate our efforts and growth. It’s a chance to reflect on our journey, appreciate the memories we’ve made, and look forward to the future of Cougar Football,” said Senior Center Robert Kirby.

Campbell Head Football Coach Mark Pemberton.

“I’m proud of all our players but especially our seniors,” said Coach Pemberton.

Cougar Seniors receive Letter Awards, left to right, Robert Kirby, Keegon Cowan, Rylan Sanders, Blake Albright, Gavin Owens, Jace Cloyd and Robert Dorian. Not pictured is Nathan Massengill.

“We were able to recognize our All-Region award recipients, recognize our seniors who were the first class to play all four years on the turf field at John T. “Jack” Reynolds Field, and also give all of the players their letterman award plaques for the 2024 season,” said Boshears.

CCHS Athletic Trainers, Tarryn Severson (left) and Kate Sweat.
Left to right are the Cougar Juniors, Gavin Petree, Austin Jordan, Kevin Moore, Kaden Huckaby, Josh Ramsey, Logan Belew and Jake Lawson. Each receiving their Letter Award recognition.

“Thanks to our booster club for putting on a great event,” said Pemberton.

Campbell’s coaching and support staff, left to right, Warren Kitts, Deavan Kitts, Dewayne Kitts, Coach Mark Romero, Head Coach Mark Pemberton, Coach Wade Ownbey and Coach Caden Poston.
Cougars Sophomores receiving their Letter Awards at Saturday’s banquet left to right are Kiren Anderson, Sam Sexton and Hayden Rice.
Campbell Head Football Coach Mark Pemberton and Wendell Boshears, President of the Cougars Quarterback Club.
All of these Freshmen received Letter Awards. From left to right are Julien Reyes, Aaden Baker, Max Boshears, Braydon Graham, Jack Stooksbury, Jordan Perkins, Atticus Demott, Will Goins, David Wilson and Timothy Russell.
The Cougar Quarterback Club prepared quite a spread for the Saturday afternoon banquet.
Cougars earning All-Region 3-5A distinction are, left to right, Sam Sexton, Dorian Cable, Keegon Cowan and Jake Lawson.
Campbell Defensive Coordinator Taylor Ownbey
Cougar Ball Boy Titus Lloyd is recognized for his season’s work. Left is Caden Poston and Dewayne Kitts (right).
Gavin Owens, left, is the Region 3 5-A “Athlete of the Year.” The Region 3 5-A “Kicker of the Year” is Rylan Sanders (center). Robert Kirby, right, is on the Region 3 5-A “Academic” Team.

“Being the first class to play all four years on the new turf is an honor. I think it shows the resilience and commitment to the program,” said Senior Center Robert Kirby.

“Hopefully everyone got a glimpse into some of the great things coming to the Cougar football program,” said Wendell Boshears, President of the Campbell Quarterback Club.

A NOTE FROM THE GRAND ON CENTRAL: “There is so much good going on in our community, and I want to share all this good with you every Monday here on WLAF in hopes that you will start your week in a grand way making each week a Grand Week,” said Olivia Lobertini, owner of The Grand on Central.

Below, take a visit through The Grand on Central.

For bookings, email Olivia Lobertini at ohlobertini03@gmail.com. Check on avails HERE. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED – 02/10/2025-6AM-PHOTOS COURTESY OF WLAF’S CHARLIE HUTSON)

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