MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Eagleton is off to its best start in its brief history. The Royals are 5-1 thanks in large part to wide receiver Lane Cope.

The senior caught nine passes for 147 yards and three touchdowns in a 27-20 win over Greenback in week 6.

Cope also contirubted on special teams and defense, returning a kickoff for a touchdown and recovering a fumble for Eagleton.

The Royals travel to Tellico Plains this week. With a win, Eagleton will tie last year’s squad for the most wins in a single season in program history.

2025 WVLT SPORTS/5STAR PREPS PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

WEEK 1: Chaz Smith, Knoxville Catholic

WEEK 2: Jayden Davidson, Rockwood

WEEK 3: Madden McNeil, Heritage

WEEK 4: Cameron George, Karns

WEEK 5: Kaden Long, Central

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