Maryville Rebels Dominate Alcoa in Battle of Pistol Creek

Seven different Rebels players score in decisive victory over rivals

Apr. 11, 2026 at 6:53pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the dynamic movements and action of a high school soccer match, with the players and ball rendered in overlapping, angular shapes in the teams' official colors.Maryville's decisive victory over Alcoa in the Battle of Pistol Creek showcases the depth of talent on their boys soccer roster.Alcoa Today

The Maryville High School boys soccer team defeated their crosstown rivals, the Alcoa Tornadoes, in the latest installment of the long-running Battle of Pistol Creek matchup. Seven different Maryville players found the back of the net in the dominant win.

Why it matters

The Battle of Pistol Creek is one of the biggest high school sports rivalries in the Maryville-Alcoa area, with the two schools located just a few miles apart. This latest victory for Maryville extends their recent dominance in the series and showcases the depth of talent on their roster.

The details

Maryville jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, scoring goals from seven different players throughout the match. The Rebels' balanced attack and stifling defense proved too much for their rivals from Alcoa to overcome.

  • The match was played on Friday, April 11, 2026.

The players

Maryville High School

The boys soccer team from Maryville High School, a public high school located in Maryville, Tennessee.

Alcoa High School

The boys soccer team from Alcoa High School, a public high school located in Alcoa, Tennessee, just a few miles from Maryville.

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The takeaway

Maryville's decisive victory in the Battle of Pistol Creek showcases the depth and talent of their boys soccer program, which continues to dominate their crosstown rivals from Alcoa. This win will only add to the storied history of this longstanding local rivalry.