BY DAVE LINK OAK RIDGE – Maryville’s football team found motivation from its opponent Thursday night. Senior quarterback Will Jones accounted for four touchdowns, leading the Rebels to a 48-17 victory over host Oak Ridge in the regular-season … [Read more...]
Bearden Girls Soccer lock down a spot in TSSAA state tournament field
BY DAVE LINK Many teams celebrate like there’s no tomorrow when they reach a state tournament. Bearden girls’ soccer doesn’t. Getting to the state tournament is the norm in recent years. And the Lady Bulldogs are headed to another Class AAA state … [Read more...]
Coalfield Yellow Jackets hold off Greenback for 20-14 win in region title game
BY DAVE LINK GREENBACK – Coalfield’s defense played the role of spoiler Friday night. The Yellow Jackets held Greenback to eight first downs and 143 total yards during a 20-14 victory in a game for first place in the Region 2-A … [Read more...]
Cosby Lady Eagles notches 2-0 win over Eagleton to secure state sectional berth
BY DAVE LINK MARYVILLE – Lots of preparation paid off for the Cosby girls’ soccer team Tuesday night. Sophomore forward Stella Raines had a goal and assist, leading the Lady Eagles to a 2-0 victory over host Eagleton College and Career Academy … [Read more...]
Hardin Valley Hawks make statement in 32-21 win over Oak Ridge in Week 9
BY DAVE LINK Hardin Valley Academy’s football team celebrated Friday night like it was 2018. That’s the last time the Hawks reached the state playoffs, and they might have clinched the first playoff spot since then with a 32-21 victory over … [Read more...]
CAK Girls Soccer wins Region Title in PKs over Concord Christian
BY DAVE LINK The Christian Academy of Knoxville girls’ soccer team made its state playoff path a lot simpler Thursday night by winning the Division II-A East Region tournament title. The Lady Warriors beat visiting Concord Christian School 5-4 … [Read more...]
Bearden freshman Avery Stevens scores game-winner in Lady Dawgs’ 3-2 district elimination game win over Farragut
BY DAVE LINK Bearden freshman Avery Stevens is living a childhood dream, and it became even more real Tuesday night. Stevens scored the winning goal with 4 minutes and 24 seconds left, lifting the Lady Bulldogs to a 3-2 victory over visiting … [Read more...]
Kingston Yellow Jackets race past Scott Highlanders, 42-14, in region contest
BY DAVE LINK KINGSTON — With his team on fall break during the week, Kingston football coach Brian Pankey had concerns about Friday night’s home game against the Scott Highlanders. Don’t worry, coach. The Yellow Jackets didn’t falter, … [Read more...]
Maryville Lady Rebels top HVA 3-1 to claim District 4-AAA Volleyball Tournament Title
BY DAVE LINK Maryville’s volleyball team took home the big trophy Thursday night, but Hardin Valley Academy was pleased with its runner-up prize as well. The Lady Rebels clinched the District 4-AAA tournament with a 3-1 victory over host Hardin … [Read more...]
Caiden West, Tellico Plains down Eagleton; Bears closing in on history
BY DAVE LINK MARYVILLE – Junior quarterback Caiden West and the Tellico Plains football team kept their composure and earned a comeback victory Friday night. West ran for 207 yards and five touchdowns as the Bears rallied from a 14-0 deficit … [Read more...]