BY DAVE LINK Coach Greg Hernandez wasn’t too worried when his Webb School of Knoxville girls’ basketball team trailed 15-9 against visiting Alcoa in the first quarter Friday night. The Lady Spartans hadn’t played a game in a week and had only … [Read more...]
Alcoa Tornadoes build towards peak form in new classification this season
BY DAVE LINK LOUDON – Much has changed since last season for the Alcoa boys’ basketball team, and that’s okay with coach Ryan Collins. Collins doesn’t want his team resting on its past successes – which include Class AA state championships in … [Read more...]
Bearden Bulldogs basketball teams post 2 league wins against Oak Ridge on Friday
BY DAVE LINK Bearden basketball isn’t accustomed to playing against Oak Ridge in December, but that’s what happened Friday night. And the Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs didn’t give warm welcomes to their new opponents in District 4-4A, … [Read more...]
CAK Lady Warriors get bittersweet win over McMinn Central on Thursday night
BY DAVE LINK There was a subdued tone outside the girls’ locker room at Christian Academy of Knoxville on Thursday night. … [Read more...]
Sevier County Bearettes pull off impressive early season win at Knoxville Catholic
BY DAVE LINK It looks like the Sevier County girls have a formidable basketball team again this season. Junior guard Kaliyah Burden and sophomore point guard Aubree Thompson had 18 points each Tuesday night, leading Sevier County to a 53-31 … [Read more...]
Eagleton Royals (2A), Coalfield Yellow Jackets (1A) fall in 2025 TSSAA State Semifinal Round
BY DAVE LINK MARYVILLE – Senior wide receiver/strong safety Lane Cope gave it everything he had Friday night. So did the other seniors on the football team at Eagleton College and Career Academy. It wasn’t quite enough. … [Read more...]
2025 SEMIFINALS PREVIEW presented by Triple F — Marion County at Eagleton
BY DAVE LINK Everything is almost brand-spanking new at Eagleton College and Career Academy in Maryville. Especially with the football program. New field. New stadium. New facilities. And the Royals keep reaching new territory in the … [Read more...]
2025 SEMIFINALS PREVIEW presented by Triple F — Tyner at Gatlinburg-Pittman
BY DAVE LINK Gatlinburg-Pittman Football has created a fever pitch like never before for its fan base. The Highlanders are making a historic state playoff run, and they’re not ready for it to end Friday night on Legions Field at Hammonds … [Read more...]
2025 Knoxville Basketball Jamboree Report (Night 2)
BY DAVE LINK From the new district alignments to injuries, and from the new players to the transfers — here's what we learned Tuesday on Night Two of the 2025 KIL Basketball Jamboree. … [Read more...]
2025 Knoxville Basketball Jamboree Report (Night 1)
BY DAVE LINK From the newcomers and transfers, to the returning stars and top teams for 2025-26 — here's all we learned on Night One of the 2025 Knoxville Basketball Jamboree. … [Read more...]