BY CALEB JARREAU Halls head coach Brent Hughes couldn’t hide his emotion. His defense had dominated Carter on Thursday night, holding the Hornets scoreless in the first half and giving up just 37 yards on the ground. So when Carson Pearce came … [Read more...]
Waylon LaRue, Anderson County trounce Bearden, 35-18, in Week 3
BY CALEB JARREAU CLINTON — Waylon LaRue waited his turn to carry the responsibility of being Anderson County's starting running back. The 5-foot-9 senior was buried behind talented running backs like Nick Moog and Gavin Noe. It meant great … [Read more...]
Fourth-down touchdown passes help Karns Beavers down rival Hardin Valley Academy, 29-14
BY CALEB JARREAU Karns quarterback Austin Slover knew what he was getting himself into Friday night. … [Read more...]
JAMBOREE REPORT — Night Two of the 2024 KOC KickOff Classic Knoxville Football Jamboree (at Gibbs)
BY CALEB JARREAU CORRYTON — Just after some thunderstorms passed through Knox County on Friday night, Halls quarterback Amari Lethgo got the fireworks started on night two of the 2024 KOC Kickoff Classic. Lethgo tossed a 53-yard pass to Brody … [Read more...]
SCRIMMAGE REPORT — Grace Christian Academy at South-Doyle (Aug. 9, 2024)
BY CALEB JARREAU Friday night’s scrimmage in South Knoxville offered a look at two programs with new coaches at the helm. Justin Price takes over a talented Grace Christian Academy team with his brother Matt while L.A. Headrick takes over a … [Read more...]
SCRIMMAGE REPORT: Knoxville West at Jefferson County — Aug. 2, 2024
BY CALEB JARREAU DANDRIDGE — It wasn’t an ideal night for Jefferson County’s offense. The Patriots couldn’t get into a rhythm, falling behind the chains on first down and struggling to find an answer to West's defense. The defending … [Read more...]
Bri Smith, Emery Bales power Halls to 1-0, walk-off win over Maryville in Region 2-4A semifinals
BY CALEB JARREAU Emery Bales did what she always does in the circle on Monday. She doesn’t try and get “cute,” she pounds the zone and sees what happens. Against Maryville, what happened was an eight-inning no-hitter capped off by a walk-off … [Read more...]
Pigeon Forge defeats Alcoa; wins Region 1-2A Championship in walk-off fashion
BY CALEB JARREAU PIGEON FORGE — Mike Guinn sat in the dugout as Pigeon Forge battled in a pitcher’s duel with Alcoa in the Region 1-2A Championship. He trusted in his plan, which had the Tigers tied at three with the Tornadoes entering the seventh … [Read more...]
DOUBLE FEATURE powered by KOC: Gibbs, Union County win Friday to set up Region 2-3A Championship on SATURDAY
BY CALEB JARREAU CORRYTON — The Region 2-3A Championship is set. Gibbs will host Union County at noon on Saturday in a rematch of the District 4-3A Championship, with this meeting's winner earning a sectional berth. Union County earned a … [Read more...]
Youth-laden Coalfield wins over Wartburg; Yellow Jackets in Position A to claim another District 3-A Tournament Championship
BY CALEB JARREAU COALFIELD — Head coach Andy Lowe and the Coalfield baseball team are used to being in contention for the District 3-1A Championship. This year will be no different after a 14-4 win over Wartburg Central on Wednesday night. The … [Read more...]