BY DAVE LINK Some days, everything seems to go right for a bass fisherman. Turner Tharpe and Camdyn Cranfill of the Kingston Fishing Team had one of those during Day 1 of the Tennessee Bass Nation’s State Trail event on Dale Hollow Lake two … [Read more...]
LHP Jon Tyler Slack, CAK Defense fend off Bearden in 3-1 win Thursday
BY DAVE LINK Christian Academy of Knoxville’s Jon Tyler Slack won a pitcher’s duel on Thursday, thanks to his defense. The sophomore left-hander threw a five-hitter and was backed by an errorless and outstanding defense in a 3-1 victory over … [Read more...]
Sailor Presley, Kingston Softball shine in showdown with Sweetwater
BY DAVE LINK KINGSTON – Sailor Presley wasn’t at her peak pitching Tuesday night, but she gutted one out. The senior right-hander threw a five-hitter with 14 strikeouts and no walks at Southwest Point Park, leading Kingston to a 9-1 victory over … [Read more...]
BIGS ONLY FISHING FILES: Karns anglers Wilson Shepherd, Hudson Mynatt win big on BAIT circuit
BY DAVE LINK Wilson Shepherd was a guy without a bass fishing club after the Alcoa Fishing Team disbanded following the 2024-25 season, so he did what many do nowadays. He entered the transfer portal. Shepherd became a co-angler this school … [Read more...]
Halle Bailey, Alcoa Softball storm past Anderson County, 12-2
BY DAVE LINK ALCOA — Halle Bailey has seen plenty of Alcoa student-athletes win state championship rings during her four years at the school. The senior shortstop for the Lady Tornadoes’ softball team wants her own state title ring, and she likes … [Read more...]
5Star Preps Softball Notebook: Kingston, Farragut, Alcoa, Halls, Powell
BY DAVE LINK Spring breaks are over, and softball season goes full speed ahead until Spring Fling and state tournaments begin in Murfreesboro in May. Not that softballers ever slowed down once the season started. Here’s a look at what some teams … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS BOYS SOCCER NOTEBOOK (March 22, 2026)
BY DAVE LINK Hardin Valley Academy’s soccer team made a “Jekyll and Hyde” performance. Bearden goalie Eli Keener showed out. Catholic stayed on point – even during a loss. And Farragut remained unbeaten. All that and more happened … [Read more...]
BIGS ONLY FISHING REPORT: Tharpe, Cranfill eye their own Bassmaster Classic successes after experiencing event
BY DAVE LINK Turner Tharpe and Camdyn Cranfill are chasing career goals with a Garmin-like precision. It’s all about reaching the top levels of professional bass fishing. And they got to experience what it would be like during the 2026 … [Read more...]
Bearden edges Maryville, 53-50, in Class 4A state sectional; Dawgs head to state
BY DAVE LINK Bearden basketball breathed a collective sigh of relief Monday night after a 53-50 victory over visiting Maryville in a Class 4A state sectional game. And people statewide were anxious to hear that score. Bearden (36-1) advanced … [Read more...]
Bearden headed to Boro again; Lady Dawgs cut down nets after sectional win over Morristown East
BY DAVE LINK One at a time, players on the Bearden girls’ basketball team climbed a ladder and clipped down the rim’s netting Saturday night. It has become somewhat customary for the Lady Bulldogs, and it never gets old. … [Read more...]