Region One Football Officials Association honors officials, schools for sportsmanship at annual banquet

By C.Y. Peters Star Correspondent It was a night to recognize the men who wear the stripes, the schools that display outstanding sportsmanship and the individuals who have dedicated decades of their lives to high school football. The Region One Football Officials Association held its annual banquet Wednesday night at the DoubleTree Hotel in Johnson City, bringing together officials, coaches and representatives from across Northeast Tennessee to celebrate another season of high school football. The association oversees TSSAA football officiating throughout Northeast Tennessee, including Carter, Cocke, Greene, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi and Washington counties. Adam Knobloch opened the evening’s festivities and was among those receiving special recognition. Knobloch was honored by the TSSAA as the recipient of the prestigious A.F. Bridges Official of the Year Award, recognizing his contributions and dedication to high school athletics.

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