BY DAVE LINK Bearden soccer coach Ryan Radcliffe wanted to see his team play with a sense of urgency Tuesday night, and that’s what it did. The host Bulldogs fired 31 shots (13 on goal) at Halls junior goalkeeper Parker Crittenden during a 4-1 … [Read more...]
BIGS ONLY FISHING FILES: Kingston anglers James Lane, Jackson Daugherty win on Chickamauga
BY DAVE LINK James Lane and Jackson Daugherty of the Kingston Fishing Team didn’t wait for all the weigh-ins after the Tennessee Bass Nation No. 5 State Open event April 26, also known as the Battle of Chickamauga Lake. They had big plans for … [Read more...]
Oak Ridge storms back late to rally past Farragut, 6-2, in opening round of Region 2-4A Tournament
BY DAVE LINK OAK RIDGE — Oak Ridge’s baseball team didn’t get flustered when facing a 2-0 deficit Friday afternoon. Instead, Farragut was the team that got flustered. Oak Ridge scored six runs in the bottom of the sixth inning and beat the … [Read more...]
Frankie Manrod, HVA Hawks eliminate Farragut, 2-1, in District 4-AAA Tournament semifinal
BY DAVE LINK Frankie Manrod missed once Wednesday night. He didn’t miss the second time. … [Read more...]
Alcoa Baseball claims District 2-2A Tournament Championship with 14-4 win over Pigeon Forge
BY DAVE LINK ALCOA — Alcoa’s baseball team will carry momentum into the Region 1-AA semifinals after winning its 15th consecutive game and the District 2-2A championship Tuesday night. … [Read more...]
Maryville baseball gets dramatic win over HVA; Rebels secure region tournament berth
BY DAVE LINK Maryville’s baseball team was down to its last out and its last strike but managed to keep its winning streak going Sunday. … [Read more...]
Oak Ridge outlasts Halls, 1-0, in 10 innings at District 3-4A Tournament
BY DAVE LINK OAK RIDGE – Oak Ridge’s baseball team has relied on its pitching staff all season, and Thursday night was no different. Left-handers Kam Welch and Peyton Witter combined on a five-hitter with 19 strikeouts, leading the top-seeded … [Read more...]
Hallie Grace Johnson fires perfect game; Lady Ads Softball gets 1-seed
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...]