BY DAVE LINK Farragut sophomore right-hander Hallie Grace Johnson had everything working in her favor Monday afternoon. Her pitching. Her defense. Her offense. … [Read more...]
BIGS ONLY Fishing Files: Big Money Won at Bill Dance Giant Bass Open on Douglas Lake
BY DAVE LINK Big bass. Big bucks. That was the name of the game April 12-13 in the Bill Dance Giant Bass Open on Douglas Lake. Bass anglers in youth and adult divisions got a chance to win big money by catching big bass in the third of six … [Read more...]
THE NEW QB1s (2025): Alcoa Football ready with new starting quarterback this spring
BY DAVE LINK Alcoa football’s offense has some big numbers to replace with the 2025 graduation of dual-threat quarterback Eli Graf, a Carson-Newman signee and multi-purpose player. Head coach Brian Nix is confident Graf’s replacement as QB1 will be … [Read more...]
Farragut and Bearden soccer battle to tie; Bearden wins PKs for seeding purposes
BY DAVE LINK Farragut’s soccer team ended a long losing streak against Bearden on Saturday night. Not with a victory against the Bulldogs. … [Read more...]
Catholic Soccer downs rival Webb to set up critical game Tuesday
BY DAVE LINK Catholic’s soccer team prevailed in a big situation Thursday night, beating visiting Webb School of Knoxville 4-1 in a rivalry game on Senior Night. … [Read more...]
Myles Cox, Alcoa Baseball post quality non-league win Wednesday against Gibbs
BY DAVE LINK ALCOA — Alcoa’s baseball team got a lot better in the offseason with the arrival of Myles Cox in December. Cox, a sophomore right-hander and transfer from Eugene, Oregon, threw a five-hitter Wednesday as the Tornadoes defeated … [Read more...]
The BIGS ONLY Fishing Files: Parker DeFoe, John David Carroll reel in victory at Norris Lake
Eighth graders Parker DeFoe and John David Carroll of the Berean Eagles fishing team had some confidence going into the Tennessee Bass Nation’s Bass Pro Shops tournament on April 12 at Norris Lake. And it wasn’t because they got tips from DeFoe’s … [Read more...]
Alcoa Softball avenges loss to Gibbs with a comeback victory on Wednesday
ALCOA – If the Alcoa softball team reaches the Class 2A state tournament in May, it should be well prepared. The Lady Tornadoes continued their challenging non-district schedule Wednesday afternoon by beating visiting Gibbs 5-4. Senior … [Read more...]
Charlie Loftin, Bearden Bulldogs rally at Farragut for 6-5 win in 8 innings
BY DAVE LINK Charlie Loftin wore Bearden’s “Dawg of the Game” chain with pride Monday night. … [Read more...]
BIGS ONLY FISHING FILES — Alcoa’s Hatfield, LaRue have big day at Bass Nation’s Central Tennessee Championship
BY DAVE LINK Jackie Hatfield and Walker LaRue of the Alcoa Fishing Team showed you don’t have to be on your home lakes to crush it in bass fishing. Hatfield and LaRue finished second last Saturday (April 5) at Center Hill Lake near … [Read more...]