BOYS FIRST TEAM Theo Liakonis, senior, Catholic: The 5Star Preps Player of the Year was unbeaten in the area and advanced to the Division II-AA East Region singles semifinals. Ben Snyder, senior, Catholic: Snyder played Nos. 2 and 3 … [Read more...]
FCA FISHING FILES: Joe Vaulton, Walker LaRue will further their fishing duo in college
BY DAVE LINK Joe Vaulton and Walker LaRue of the Alcoa Fishing Team are rolling toward the finish line of their high school angling partnership. They’ll have new co-anglers in 2024-25 when Vaulton, a recent Alcoa graduate, begins his fishing … [Read more...]
South-Doyle Soccer wins Class AA State Soccer Title, 2-1, over Greeneville
BY DAVE LINK MURFREESBORO — South-Doyle’s soccer team made South Knoxville a proud community Friday afternoon. Sophomore Jude Straussfogel shook off an injury and scored two goals, lifting the Cherokees to a 2-1 victory over Greeneville in the … [Read more...]
Logan Nelson delivers in PKs; Bearden Soccer wins 2024 Class AAA State Championship
BY DAVE LINK MURFREESBORO – Logan Nelson gave his senior soccer teammates at Bearden a late graduation present Friday afternoon. The junior goalkeeper saved the day for the Bulldogs, who won the Class AAA state championship by … [Read more...]
2024 STATE TENNIS — Allie Faulkner (CAK), Lillie Murphy (Catholic) win STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
BY DAVE LINK MURFREESBORO — Allie Faulkner of Christian Academy of Knoxville and Lillie Murphy of Catholic rolled to straight-set victories Friday morning and won state singles championships at the Adams Tennis Complex. Both players are … [Read more...]
Farragut Admirals outlast Beech in marathon game, 13-10; Seeks 3-Peat in Class 4A on Friday vs. Nolensville
BY DAVE LINK MURFREESBORO — Farragut’s baseball team survived a nightmarish defensive game Thursday night and earned a berth in the Class 4A state championship game. Thanks to its big bats. The Admirals committed five errors and had 15 hits, … [Read more...]
South-Doyle, Greeneville to meet Friday for 2024 Class AA Boys Soccer State Championship
BY DAVE LINK MURFREESBORO – South-Doyle’s historic run continued Wednesday night at the Class AA state soccer tournament at Siegel Soccer Complex. Sophomore Cameron Harp scored in the 72nd minute, lifting the Cherokees to a 1-0 victory over … [Read more...]
Gatlinburg-Pittman (Class A), Bearden (Class AAA) advance to Soccer State Championships
BY DAVE LINK MURFREESBORO – Bearden’s soccer team is taking quite the journey back to the Class AAA state championship match. The Bulldogs defeated Hendersonville 1-0 in Wednesday night’s state semifinal at Siegel Soccer Complex, riding the … [Read more...]
Knoxville Catholic girls’ tennis wins arduous match against Baylor to win 4th consecutive TSSAA state championship
MURFREESBORO – There were some tears of joy amongst the Catholic girls’ tennis team Wednesday afternoon at the Adams Tennis Complex. The Lady Irish won their fourth consecutive Division II-AA state championship, beating Chattanooga Baylor 4-3 in … [Read more...]
SOCCER WRAP (DAY ONE): Bearden coasts to Class AAA semifinals; Gatlinburg-Pittman wins in PKs to reach Class A semifinals
BY DAVE LINK MURFREESBORO – Bearden’s soccer team rolled to a 4-0 victory over Walker Valley of Cleveland in the Class AAA state quarterfinals Tuesday afternoon at Siegel Soccer Complex. The Bulldogs (19-3-1) will play Hendersonville (16-2-3) … [Read more...]