BY DAVE LINK MURFREESBORO – Grace Christian Academy’s first trip to the state soccer Final Four was a memorable one Wednesday afternoon. Junior midfielder Micah Stevens scored in the fourth minute of overtime, lifting the Rams to a 1-0 victory … [Read more...]
STATE SOCCER: Gatlinburg-Pittman eliminates rival Pigeon Forge with OT victory in quarterfinals
BY DAVE LINK MURFREESBORO — Gatlinburg-Pittman didn’t need much of a scouting report going into Tuesday’s Class A state quarterfinal match at the Richard Siegel Soccer Complex. The Highlanders had already beaten District 1-A rival Pigeon Forge … [Read more...]
Hardin Valley Academy Boys Soccer earns fourth TSSAA state tournament berth in program history
BY DAVE LINK Hardin Valley Academy’s seniors on the soccer team have experienced their share of highs and lows during their careers. They were on a mountaintop Saturday night. Senior forward Ben Brophy scored two goals and led the Hawks to a … [Read more...]
Heritage Softball ends TSSAA State Tournament drought with 11-1 win in sectional round
BY DAVE LINK MARYVILLE – Heritage softball coach Jeff Sherman got doused with a cooler of water by his players Friday night after they earned a long-awaited berth to the state tournament. Then he delivered a message. “We’re not done yet!” … [Read more...]
Halls Lady Red Devils turn pitchers duel into Region 2-4A Championship rout
BY DAVE LINK Halls senior right-hander Atiana Stamper was living in the present Thursday night, not the past. The Carson-Newman signee gave up one hit over six innings, leading the Lady Red Devils to an 8-1 victory over host Farragut in the … [Read more...]
Bearden Bulldogs eliminate Halls, 4-1; face HVA for region title Wednesday
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...]