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Perez Leading Monterey Wildcats Soccer’s Early Rise

For Monterey Wildcats boys soccer head coach Eneblio Perez, this season is not just about wins and losses. It is about building something that never existed before. As the head coach of Monterey’s first high school boys soccer team, Perez said he is still settling into the role, but already feels a deep sense of […]

Youth Movement Begins For Wildcats Softball Under Swafford

After graduating a large senior class from last season’s 17-win squad, Monterey Lady Wildcats softball head coach Brad Swafford finds himself guiding a team in transition. But Swafford said early signs point to a group buying in quickly. “The vibe of the team is good,” Swafford said. “We’re eager to learn, eager to work, eager […]

Guzman Emphasizing Chemistry, Wants Postseason Run

For Monterey Wildcats soccer player Pedro Guzman, the biggest difference for the team this season is not tactics or talent, but chemistry. Guzman said the Wildcats have made a point to grow closer as a team after feeling that connection was missing last season. “Last year, I feel like we lacked on it, like we […]

Monterey Guard Phillips Growing Into Playmaking Role

Monterey Wildcats guard Xavier Phillips is closing out his second varsity season with confidence, and with the ball in his hands more than ever. Phillips is entering the final month of his sophomore year on the Wildcats’ varsity roster, but his basketball journey stretches well beyond that. Now in his fifth year playing the game, […]

Monterey Alum Brings National Championship Pedigree

For new Monterey Wildcats cheer head coach Cedric Brame-Thornton, the return home feels like a full-circle moment. Brame-Thornton, a Monterey High School graduate and former University of Tennessee cheerleader, accepted the Wildcats’ position in February. Brame-Thornton said he is now using lessons from Knoxville to build a foundation of drive and discipline in his new […]

Wildcats’ Putnam Aims For Commitment, Excitement

Monterey Wildcats Boys Basketball Head Coach Will Putnam said he is not setting lofty goals for his team this season. He wants to see every player at every practice. Putnam enters his second season at the helm looking to build on last year’s 8-21 record. Putnam said wins and losses are not the main focus, […]

Monterey Wildcats Girls Coach Phillips Focusing On Chemistry

Fresh off an action-packed summer that took his team across the state, Monterey Wildcats Girls Basketball Head Coach Randall Phillips is eager to carry that momentum into next season. Phillips concluded the Wildcats’ summer workouts with two new players on the roster and took the team across Tennessee to hone their skills. The Wildcats traveled […]

Monterey’s Ramirez Expecting to Become Leader Up Front

Monterey Wildcat football player Agustin Ramirez hopes for big things his senior year.

Monterey’s Phillips Excited About New Offensive Approach

Monterey Wildcat football player Elijah Phillips said he looks forward to new challenges protecting the quarterback this season. Phillips said Monterey has changed its style on offense. The Wildcats will go with a spread formation, one that Phillips and his teammates have known since his seventh grade year. Phillips said his Wildcat teammates understood the […]