BY DAVE LINK The West girls’ soccer team won a pivotal game Tuesday night in its bid for a second straight trip to the state tournament. Junior forward Lillyann Freeman scored in the seventh minute and the No. 3-seeded Lady Rebels beat No. 2 … [Read more...]
Lenoir City Panthers score an emotional win, 14-7, over Clinton and improve their playoff stock with a region win
BY DAVE LINK LENOIR CITY – Interim head coach Mike Zeller stood in front of his Lenoir City football team Friday night after its 14-7 victory over visiting Clinton. Zeller was almost too emotional to speak. “We love you Zeller,” a … [Read more...]
Maryville Lady Rebels take District 4-AAA Volleyball Tournament Title over Hardin Valley Academy; ALL-DISTRICT TEAM announced
BY DAVE LINK MARYVILLE – Senior outside hitter Kiernan Stamey and the Maryville volleyball team are having a great run, and it’s not over yet. Stamey and the No. 1-seeded Lady Rebels clinched their fourth consecutive District 4-AAA tournament … [Read more...]
District 4-AAA Volleyball Tournament (2023): Maryville earns region berth, Heritage and HVA set to battle
BY DAVE LINK MARYVILLE – Jason Keeble breathed a sigh of relief Wednesday night. A brief sigh of relief. … [Read more...]
Kingston Lady Yellow Jackets soccer defeats Loudon, 4-0; Program is 10-2 and will be 1-seed for upcoming district tournament
BY DAVE LINK LOUDON – It’s been 20 years since the Kingston girls’ soccer team reached the state tournament. The Lady Yellow Jackets hope that changes this year, and they’ve got momentum on their side after beating host Loudon 4-0 Tuesday night … [Read more...]
Kingston Yellow Jackets edge Loudon, 17-14, to improve to 6-1
BY DAVE LINK KINGSTON – Senior quarterback Rylan Guettner went to the Kingston sideline late in the game Friday night. “Coach, give me the ball and I’ll score,” Guettner told Yellow Jackets coach Brian Pankey. His plan worked. … [Read more...]
HERE’S WHAT HAPPENED: Nation’s No. 1 Bearden Lady Bulldogs vs. No. 16 Albertus Magnus (N.Y.)
BY DAVE LINK Not often has the Bearden girls’ soccer team struggled the past couple of seasons, but it did Saturday morning. Albertus Magnus High of Bardonia, N.Y., played the Lady Bulldogs to a 1-1 draw in a match between nationally ranked … [Read more...]
Hot start and big defensive effort lead Webb to a 42-12 win over CAK; Spartans move to 6-0
BY DAVE LINK Two plays. Two touchdowns. That’s how Webb School of Knoxville’s offense started Friday night at Christian Academy of Knoxville. The Spartans then handed off to their stout defense for a 42-12 victory over the … [Read more...]
SOCCER REPORT: Despite loss Thursday to Oak Ridge, Central Lady Bobcats find a way to celebrate a huge team accomplishment
BY DAVE LINK OAK RIDGE – Paige Branam and her teammates on the Central girls’ soccer team found themselves in a strange situation Thursday night. They got to celebrate after losing a match. The Lady Bobcats lost at Oak Ridge 4-3 but clinched … [Read more...]
Oliver Springs softball standout Chloe Lackey discusses her verbal commitment to South Carolina
BY DAVE LINK It’s a big jump from Class A high school softball into SEC softball. Oliver Springs senior Chloe Lackey is ready for it. … [Read more...]