Rams searching for answers

August 27, 2025 by Ken Lay

Robertsville Middle School’s struggles on the gridiron continued last week.

The Rams, defending Tennessee Valley Athletic Conference champions, are still searching for their first victory of 2025 after being shut out 38-0 by Spring City on Thursday night in Rhea County.

Robertsville dropped to 0-3, but interim Head Coach Tyler Carr said he hopes the loss can be a teaching moment.

“We learned some important lessons, and it’s like I told the kids, I’m 38 years old and this game still teaches me and humbles me,” Carr said.

Carr said the most difficult part is watching his eighth-graders, many of whom have enjoyed success before, struggle with the reality of losing.

“They’re hurting right now, and I know 12- and 13-year-old boys don’t want to hear that — they want to win,” Carr said. “But we just have to keep getting better. We have five more chances to win some ballgames.”

Spring City, now atop the league standings with Norris and Jefferson, has emerged as an early conference favorite.

Robertsville will return to action Thursday when it hosts Christian Academy of Knoxville.