BY DAVE LINK Get ready for the postseason. That was a focal point for the Christian Academy of Knoxville girls’ basketball team Friday afternoon, and the Lady Warriors accomplished it. … [Read more...]
Brayden Hazelbaker, Webb Spartans power past host Catholic, 78-73; rematch set for Feb. 6
BY DAVE LINK Brayden Hazelbaker was back in his comfort zone Thursday night with the Webb School of Knoxville basketball team. … [Read more...]
Under-weather Alcoa Lady Ts take down South-Doyle in hard-fought, 65-54 contest
BY DAVE LINK ALCOA – Things went from good to bad in a hurry Tuesday night for the Alcoa girls’ basketball team. The Lady Tornadoes outscored visiting South-Doyle 22-4 in the second quarter for a 37-15 halftime lead. Then they went into their … [Read more...]
Bearden Bulldogs and Lady Dawgs cruise to Friday night sweep of rival Farragut
Bearden basketball got defensive in the Dawghouse on Friday night, sweeping a doubleheader against rival Farragut before a sellout crowd. They were convincing victories by the Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs, who both maintained first place in the … [Read more...]
Farragut Admirals log impressive win Tuesday in advance of rivalry game Friday at Bearden
BY DAVE LINK Farragut basketball coach J.P. Burris called a timeout Tuesday night with his team leading McMinn County 30-28 early in the third quarter. Time for the Admirals to get it together. “There was no ‘Xs and Os’ in that timeout,” … [Read more...]
Lexi Hammock, CAK Lady Warriors topple rival Grace Christian in OT
BY DAVE LINK Lexi Hammock came through in the clutch Friday night for the Christian Academy of Knoxville girls’ basketball team. … [Read more...]
Oak Ridge Boys Basketball finding identity, confidence at season’s midpoint
BY DAVE LINK OAK RIDGE – Oak Ridge basketball kept its positive momentum going Tuesday night at Wildcat Arena. Senior guard/forward Charlie Taubenheim scored 28 points as the fast-starting Wildcats posted an 80-56 victory over shorthanded … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS 2025 GIRLS SOCCER CO-PLAYERS OF THE YEAR: Jayla Blue (Bearden), Tyler Roth (Bearden)
BY DAVE LINK Bearden coach Ryan Radcliffe recalls five years ago, seeing the future of his girls’ soccer program. It was the 2021 season, and Radcliffe would see eighth graders Tyler Roth and Jayla Blue standing by the field, cheering for their … [Read more...]
2025 ALL-5STAR PREPS GIRLS SOCCER TEAMS
FIRST TEAM FORWARDS Jayla Blue (Bearden, senior): The Tennessee signee is the Co-5Star Preps Player of the Year after setting a school record for career goals (135, 33 this year) while leading Bearden to its fourth Class AAA state championship in … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS VOLLEYBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Mia Kinney, Knoxville Catholic
BY DAVE LINK Catholic junior Mia Kinney doesn’t mind playing out of her club and college position for the Lady Irish volleyball team. She is an offensive force as an outside hitter and is a six-rotation player for Catholic. Yet Kinney will … [Read more...]