BY DAVE LINK CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. —Unlikely heroes emerged Friday afternoon as the Bearden girls’ soccer team won the Class AAA state championship at Finley Stadium. … [Read more...]
Powell Panthers post hard-earned, 15-3 win at West to maintain momentum into playoffs
BY DAVE LINK Powell’s football team didn’t win many style points Thursday night. Just enough points to win a football game. Junior cornerback Demarcus Huffine Jr. had three interceptions, and the Panthers defeated host West 15-3 in the … [Read more...]
Webb Lady Spartans rally in final minutes to capture berth into state
BY DAVE LINK Senior forward McKalie Ball of Webb School of Knoxville leaped into the air Saturday, attempting to hit a header. She collided with Father Ryan goalkeeper Rachel Beacom and went crashing onto the grass soccer field at Webb. Ball … [Read more...]
West tops Karns, 45-7; Rebels secure Class 5A playoff spot
BY DAVE LINK West High’s football team took care of its playoff business Friday night. Junior receiver Silas Monroe caught three touchdown passes and the Rebels defeated visiting Karns 45-7, clinching a berth in the Class 5A state … [Read more...]
Sophie Keener, Bearden Lady Bulldogs top West, 2-0, to capture Region 2-AAA Championship
BY DAVE LINK Bearden junior goalkeeper Sophie Keener only had to make routine plays Thursday night, thanks to her defense. The Lady Bulldogs posted their third straight shutout and 13th of the season with a 2-0 victory over visiting West High … [Read more...]
Emma Rainey, Bearden soccer score decisive victory in rematch with Oak Ridge
BY DAVE LINK Emma Rainey was a centerpiece of Bearden’s defensive game plan Tuesday night, but her offensive play provided a much-needed spark for the Lady Bulldogs’ soccer team. The senior defender and team captain scored the first goal of a 4-0 … [Read more...]
BIGS ONLY FISHING FILES: Karns freshmen Crews McFerrin, Colin Bourne post first HS tourney win
BY DAVE LINK Crews McFerrin has been fishing for as long as he can remember. “Ever since I was in diapers, I was fishing,” McFerrin said, “but I really got into tournament fishing about four years ago.” Colin Bourne is more of a fishing … [Read more...]
Grace Christian takes over second place in Division II-AA East Region via win at CAK
BY DAVE LINK Grace Christian Academy’s football team was in position for a trap game Friday night after last week’s upset of defending Class 5A state champion Sevier County. The Rams didn’t let it happen. They rode a balanced offense and a … [Read more...]
SECTIONAL VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP (Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025)
BY DAVE LINK MARYVILLE – Music blared through the public address system, the pep band played, and fans were hyped Thursday night in the William Blount High School gymnasium. You could feel the excitement and tension before William Blount’s … [Read more...]
Bearden eliminates Hardin Valley from postseason with 2-1 district tournament semifinal win; Lady Dawgs face West next
BY DAVE LINK Bearden’s marquee girls’ soccer players came through in the clutch with the season on the line Tuesday night. Seniors Tyler Roth and Jayla Blue each had a goal and an assist as the Lady Bulldogs beat visiting Hardin Valley Academy … [Read more...]