BY DAVE LINK It’s not hard to find a rivalry game in District 4-4A basketball. Just ask the Bearden boys. The top-seeded Bulldogs posted a 72-64 victory over rival and No. 4-seeded Farragut in the District 4-4A tournament semifinals Saturday … [Read more...]
PLAYOFF REPORT: Webb Spartans and Lady Spartans claim Division II-AA East region championships
BY DAVE LINK Webb School of Knoxville’s basketball teams won Division II-AA East Region championships Friday night on their home floor, making their paths to the state Final Four less difficult. And they went about earning region titles much … [Read more...]
Parker Lane, Farragut Admirals oust Hardin Valley in District 4-4A boys elimination game
BY DAVE LINK Farragut’s basketball team survived and advanced in the District 4-4A tournament Thursday night, thanks to a big second half. Junior point guard Parker Lane scored 21 of his 25 points after halftime, lifting the No. 4-seeded … [Read more...]
Grace Lady Rams eliminate Boyd-Buchanan and advance to Division II-A East Region Semifinals
BY DAVE LINK Junior guard Sarah Beth Butler and her basketball teammates at Grace Christian Academy had revenge on their minds Tuesday night in the Division II-A East Region tournament’s opening round. They got some payback with a 55-33 victory … [Read more...]
Lenoir City pulls off Friday sweep of Loudon in Battle of the Bridge
BY DAVE LINK LENOIR CITY — Chalk up two victories for Lenoir City over Loudon on Friday night, and this time, the “Battle of the Bridge” was on the basketball court. Lenoir City’s girls rode their defense to a 32-25 victory over Loudon, … [Read more...]
Short-handed Harriman Blue Devils rally and clinch No. 1 seed for District 4-A Tournament
BY DAVE LINK KINGSTON — Depth and defense led to a crucial victory for the Harriman boys’ basketball team Tuesday night. The Blue Devils rallied from a 15-point deficit early in the third quarter and posted a 49-44 victory over host Midway, … [Read more...]
Union County High School Football Announces New Leadership
BY DAVE LINK Joe Davis took a leap of faith last summer, moving to East Tennessee from Iowa for a change of scenery and a chance to one day be a head football coach for a high school. Davis, 33, got the chance sooner rather than later. … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS 2024 DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Antwain Burdine, West
BY DAVE LINK West senior Antwain Burdine has a hard time picking his favorite position in football. He’s got plenty of choices. Defensive back. Receiver. Special teams. He played them all for the Rebels. “I would say whenever I have … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS 2024 OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Eli Graf, Alcoa
BY DAVE LINK Eli Graf had a faraway vision as a sixth grader when he moved to Alcoa from Friendsville Elementary. He went to games and pictured himself on the football field for Alcoa High’s state powerhouse. “Ever since moving, I had … [Read more...]
DOUBLE GAMER: Bearden squads sweep tough rivalry games at Farragut — Friday, Feb. 7, 2025
BY DAVE LINK Bearden’s basketball teams played up to their rankings Friday night and pulled off a double-header sweep at rival Farragut. Junior point guard Natalya Hodge scored 21 points as Bearden’s girls defeated Farragut 54-46, clinching the … [Read more...]