BY CALEB JARREAU Hayden Mills knew he had to come through. The Gibbs shortstop had made an error earlier in the game Monday that had given Anderson County a 1-0 lead. … [Read more...]
Central RHP Andrew Hill throws gem, shuts out Halls at Lindsey Nelson Stadium with Todd Helton in attendance
BY CALEB JARREAU Central starter Andrew Hill was juiced on Monday night. A normal district contest against Halls had turned into a game with a lot more fanfare. MLB Hall of Fame electee and Central High School alum Todd Helton was honored on … [Read more...]
Alcoa Softball gets revenge in matchup of state powers; walks off Gibbs for fourth-straight win
BY CALEB JARREAU The softball matchup between state title contenders Alcoa and Gibbs on Wednesday had shades of the first regular season matchup between the two. Lacy Keck was shoving for the Lady Eagles from the pitcher's circle, keeping … [Read more...]
Powell Panthers boys basketball (13-1) off to best start in more than a decade
BY CALEB JARREAU STRAWBERRY PLAINS, Tenn. — Gary Barnes’ Powell Panthers have enjoyed a hot start to the 2023-24 basketball season, entering Wednesday morning’s contest against Gibbs with a 12-1 record and as one of the surprise teams in the … [Read more...]
HOOPJAM23: Maryville Lady Rebels fend off Fulton, HVA Boys down A.C. Reynolds, HVA Lady Hawks fall to A.C. Reynolds
BY CALEB JARREAU HARDIN VALLEY — Rebounding and ball control were the two things Lady Rebels head coach Taylor Otto has harped on to start the 2023-24 season. Those two are things that have limited Maryville early in the season. But … [Read more...]
Bearden defeats Jefferson County 23-20 to advance to state quarterfinals for first time since 2010
BY CALEB JARREAU DANDRIDGE — Bearden defeated Jefferson County 23-20 in a dogfight on Friday night. And with the win, the Bulldogs advance to the TSSAA State Quarterfinals for the first time since 2010. The game played out how many … [Read more...]
No. 1 seed Sevier County (10-1) cruises past Central and into second-round matchup with Powell
BY CALEB JARREAU SEVIERVILLE — No playoff drama for Sevier County in Round 1. Just elation over the program's first playoff win since 2017. The Smoky Bears never trailed on Friday night, as they defeated Central, 51-20. With the win, the … [Read more...]
Webb School of Knoxville finishes season 9-1; Clinches 2-seed for Division II-AA Playoffs with 48-21 win over Lakeway
BY CALEB JARREAU WHITE PINE, Tenn. — Webb’s Markeis Barrett was irate on the sideline Friday night following the Spartan’s third drive. He had just caught a wide-open 52-yard touchdown on the first drive, but the offense stalled on the second … [Read more...]
Halls Red Devils complete 8-2 regular season in 2023 after two-win 2022; Halls will be 3-seed in 2023 Class 5A playoffs
BY CALEB JARREAU FOUNTAIN CITY — Halls head coach Brent Hughes found himself yelling “jumbo” several times Thursday night. The package brings in extra blockers and resembles a Wing-T-esque formation. The formation found the Red Devils success … [Read more...]
Last-second FG lifts Maryville Rebels to a 24-21 upset win over previously unbeaten Alcoa
BY CALEB JARREAU ALCOA — It may have been Maryville High School freshman quarterback Will Jones’ first time playing in the rivalry game against Alcoa on Friday, but he is all too familiar with it. Jones watched his older brother, … [Read more...]