BY DAVE LINK Ellie Stanley started her swimming career as a 6-year-old at Green Meadow Country Club in Maryville. Ten years later, Stanley is on the national stage of swimming. Earlier this week, the Maryville High School sophomore was … [Read more...]
Bearden Soccer ends scoring drought; breaks free in second half at HVA
BY DAVE LINK Not often does Bearden soccer go through a scoring drought, but the Lady Bulldogs were in one Tuesday night at Hardin Valley Academy. It started four days earlier, when Bearden played at West High on Friday in a 0-0 tie. At halftime … [Read more...]
Powell Panthers roll past William Blount, 47-16, in key Region 2-5A game
BY DAVE LINK MARYVILLE — Powell senior quarterback Deuce Rodgers limped off the field in the first half Friday night with his team trailing William Blount 8-7. He wasn’t limping for long. After a couple of offensive plays on the sideline, … [Read more...]
Lakeway sophomore Chase Gockenbach building off USA Baseball experience
BY DAVE LINK It’s the thick of football season, and Lakeway Christian Academy sophomore Chase Gockenbach is laser focused on another sport. Baseball. … [Read more...]
Abby Harriman’s return powers West Soccer past Farragut
BY DAVE LINK West High’s Abby Harriman felt great being back on the soccer pitch Tuesday night. The senior defender felt even better after the Lady Rebels posted a 2-0 victory over visiting Farragut in a match between District 4-AAA title … [Read more...]
William Blount’s offense clicks again to move the Govs to 3-0 start with win over Clinton
BY DAVE LINK MARYVILLE —William Blount’s football team kept its offense simple Friday night and won the crucial Region 2-5A opener. Senior quarterback Jaxon Dabrowski accounted for five touchdowns as the Governors posted a 48-35 victory over … [Read more...]
Farragut rallies to win final three sets in five-set rivalry match with Bearden
BY DAVE LINK Farragut’s volleyball team had a gut check Thursday night after losing the first two sets on rival Bearden’s home court. There was a break between the second and third sets. Farragut coach Andre Alves got his team in a huddle. … [Read more...]
Brodie Hollowell, Powell Panthers make the plays late to win 26-21 at Farragut
BY DAVE LINK FARRAGUT — Powell junior Brodie Hollowell has been a starter for all 27 games of his high school career. His only start at quarterback was Friday night, and he made it count. … [Read more...]
Youth-laden West girls soccer plays like veterans in 2-1 win Tuesday
BY DAVE LINK OAK RIDGE – West High’s youthful girls’ soccer team played well beyond its years Tuesday night. … [Read more...]
Mia Kinney leads Catholic Volleyball to win at Farragut
BY DAVE LINK Catholic junior Mia Kinney was a force Monday night during what otherwise may be considered an off night for the Fighting Irish volleyball team. The Vanderbilt commitment had 13 kills during a 25-18, 25-19 non-district victory at … [Read more...]