Joe Osovet enters fifth season as Heritage's head coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
Joe Osovet begins his fifth year as head coach at Heritage High School in Maryville, Tennessee. The Mountaineers finished the 2025 season with a 4-5 record and made the playoffs after being reclassified. Osovet's overall record at Heritage stands at 16-23, attempting to break a postseason drought that stretches back to 2016. The 2026 season aims to make the playoffs, with Osovet expressing optimism about replacing key personnel, including a new quarterback. Heritage's season opener is scheduled for August 21 against Clinton High School.
- •Heritage finished 4-5 and made playoffs in 2025 despite previous struggles.
- •Osovet's overall record at Heritage is 16-23 since 2022.
- •The team last made the postseason in 2016.
- •The 2026 season opener is set for August 21 against Clinton High School.
- •Osovet anticipates a strong skill position group in 2026.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Joe Osovet discusses fifth season as Heritage's head coach
"Former Tennessee football assistant begins fifth year as Heritage's head coach.
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