BY DAVE LINK Chase McCarter and Ty Trentham of the Sevier County Anglers finally figured out the bite at Dale Hollow Lake on April 29 during the final stop of the Tennessee Bass Nation’s North Central Division trail. They had success in other … [Read more...]
Hardin Valley Academy Hawks get payback on Maryville, 11-1, in District 4-4A Tournament Opener
BY DAVE LINK Hardin Valley Academy’s baseball team has a 24-3 record, and two of the losses are to Maryville in the regular season. The Hawks got some payback Thursday night in the District 4-4A tournament. Five pitchers combined on a … [Read more...]
SPRING PRACTICE REPORT: Farragut Admirals (May 2023)
BY DAVE LINK It was Day 2 in pads of Farragut’s spring football practices Tuesday, and coach Eddie Courtney was keeping a close eye on his two new quarterbacks. Sophomore Kent Carbaugh and junior Cam Duncan are competing for the starting job to … [Read more...]
Ben Sompayrac, Knoxville Catholic baseball take series lead against rival Webb
BY DAVE LINK Catholic’s rivalry with Webb School of Knoxville is always a spectacle, no matter the sport. Their best-of-three baseball series that started Monday night has some added juice to it with a Division II-AA postseason bid at stake. … [Read more...]
Bearden Bulldogs get past upset-minded Farragut Admirals, 4-1, in West Knoxville Soccer Showdown
BY DAVE LINK Bearden coach Ryan Radcliffe warned his boys’ soccer team Friday night not to overlook rival Farragut because of its un-Farragut-like record. The Admirals got Bearden’s attention, scoring a goal in the first minute. … [Read more...]
FCA Fishing Files: Joe Vaulton, Walker LaRue fish out ‘a giant’; HOLBERT, TRENTHAM are named Bassmaster All-State
BY DAVE LINK Joe Vaulton and Walker LaRue of the Alcoa Fishing Team didn’t get much accomplished in pre-week practice for the fifth stop of the Tennessee Bass Nation’s State Open Trail last Saturday on Cheatham Lake in Ashland City. At least … [Read more...]
Maryville Rebels soccer wins thriller in PKs at Hardin Valley
BY DAVE LINK Senior goalkeeper Ben Ingleston and the Maryville boys’ soccer team pulled out a dramatic victory Tuesday night, beating host Hardin Valley Academy 4-2 in penalty kicks. The game was tied 2-2 at the end of 80 minutes of regulation … [Read more...]
Loudon Redskins Baseball wins seventh in a row; tops McMinn Central, 3-0
BY DAVE LINK LOUDON – Nolan Bethel has found his rhythm on the pitcher’s mound of late, and he had it going again Monday night. Loudon’s sophomore right-hander gave up three hits in five innings, combining with Matthew Meade on a three-hitter in … [Read more...]
Farragut Lady Admirals win softball showdown of defending state champions, 8-4, over Alcoa
BY DAVE LINK Farragut’s softball team got a measure of revenge Friday night, and sophomore catcher Elsa Morrison played a big part in it. … [Read more...]
TENNIS NOTES: No. 1 Catholic rallies past Baylor; HVA Boys Tennis sets record; Farragut Lady Ads on a roll
BY DAVE LINK The Chattanooga Baylor girls’ tennis team arrived at Tyson Park on Tuesday thinking upset against Catholic, which has been ranked No. 1 in the nation by Universal Tennis Rating (UTR) since last fall. Maeve Thornton and the Lady … [Read more...]