BY DAVE LINK LOUDON — Kingston’s football team ran an old-school Wing-T offense Friday night, and Loudon couldn’t stop it. Sophomore running back Mason Simpson rushed for 168 yards and two touchdowns and the Yellow Jackets gained 463 total … [Read more...]
Catholic Volleyball gets 3-1 rivalry win Tuesday over Webb
BY DAVE LINK Catholic’s volleyball team got an ugly win Tuesday night. The Lady Irish posted a 3-1 victory at rival Webb School of Knoxville, gaining an early-season lead in the Division II-AA East Region standings. Every match is critical in the … [Read more...]
Loudon Redskins wins eighth straight Battle of the Bridge against Lenoir City
BY DAVE LINK LENOIR CITY — Friday night provided a once-in-a-lifetime memory for Loudon’s football players, fans, and coaches. They celebrated a 29-0 victory over rival Lenoir City in the 100th annual Battle of the Bridge rivalry football … [Read more...]
Webb Girls Soccer shuts out Catholic in rivalry win Thursday night
BY DAVE LINK Webb School of Knoxville’s girls’ soccer team is hungry for another big season after reaching the Division II-AA state championship match the past two years. The Lady Spartans looked plenty prepared Thursday night, rolling to a 6-0 … [Read more...]
Andie Gunter, Maryville soccer tops rival Alcoa to stay unbeaten
ALCOA – Andie Gunter had a blast Tuesday night alongside her teammates with the Maryville girls’ soccer team. The senior forward scored two goals during a 3-0 victory over host Alcoa, giving the Lady Rebels cause to celebrate a victory against … [Read more...]
Matz, Rivers lead Hardin Valley Hawks to fast start in win over Karns
BY DAVE LINK Hardin Valley Academy’s football team got the 2026 season off to a blazing fast start Friday night, and senior quarterback Riley Matz and senior receiver Nick Rivers played big roles in it. … [Read more...]
Bearden Lady Bulldogs find a way past Oak Ridge star goalkeeper
BY DAVE LINK OAK RIDGE — Oak Ridge senior goalkeeper Marleigh Frazier was spectacular Thursday night, making save after save after save. Yet the Cincinnati commitment couldn’t save Oak Ridge from the offensive onslaught of Bearden. … [Read more...]
VOLLEYBALL REPORT: Maryville, Webb, Alcoa, Catholic (Aug. 17 match)
BY DAVE LINK ALCOA – Maryville’s volleyball team flexed its muscle Monday night with two victories to start the 2026 season. And they weren’t just everyday victories by Maryville. Coached by Chris Hames, the Lady Rebels defeated Catholic … [Read more...]
JAMBOREE REPORT — What We Learned at the 2026 Knox County Football Jamboree (Night Two)
BY DAVE LINK As the final horn sounded Friday night, the annual KOC Kickoff Classic football jamboree came to an end at Bearden. And scrimmages are over. Game week is here. Season openers begin Thursday night and run through … [Read more...]
JAMBOREE REPORT — What We Learned At The Knox County Football Jamboree (2026)
BY DAVE LINK Austin-East, Central, and Halls were the winners Thursday night at the KOC Kickoff Classic football jamboree at Halls. It was a dress rehearsal for the 2026 season, which starts next Thursday night. Each scrimmage consisted of … [Read more...]