BY DAVE LINK The Oak Ridge boys’ basketball team didn’t let a Feb. 17 upset loss to Central in the District 3-4A semifinals send it on a downhill spiral. Quite the contrary. First, the Wildcats responded with a 37-point victory over West in … [Read more...]
Farragut Lady Admirals rally in the fourth on the road at Karns for a 50-44 Region 2-4A Quarterfinal win; next up is Bearden
BY DAVE LINK The Farragut girls’ basketball team survived and advanced Friday night, rallying for a 50-44 victory at Karns in the Region 2-4A elimination quarterfinals. Now comes the hard part. … [Read more...]
Dream Season Continues: William Blount Governors capture first district tournament title in 20 years
BY DAVE LINK The William Blount boys’ basketball team ended a 20-year drought in emphatic fashion Tuesday night. Junior forward Caden Windle had 24 points and double-digit rebounds, leading the Governors to a 63-49 victory over Hardin Valley … [Read more...]
Family Film Study helps Bearden Lady Bulldogs (31-0) coast to District 4-4A Tournament Championship over Heritage
BY DAVE LINK Bearden’s Avery Treadwell is peaking at the right time, and she credits her dad for it. … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS Defensive Player of the Year (2022): Knoxville West LB Ryan Scott made an indelible impact and had a memorable season
BY DAVE LINK West football coach Lamar Brown saw plenty of memorable plays during his team’s run to a 15-0 record and the 2022 Class 5A state championship. One play stands out. Sixth game of the season. Rivalry Thursday at Alcoa. Both teams … [Read more...]
Kingston downs Loudon, 68-62, to advance to district tournament title game and secures region home game
BY DAVE LINK KINGSTON – Playing at home is invaluable in the postseason, and that’s why Kingston coach Joe Layne had no complaints Friday night. The top-seeded Yellow Jackets fended off No. 3 Loudon for a 68-62 victory in the District 3-2A … [Read more...]
SEASON STILL ALIVE: Bearden Bulldogs fend off elimination, 50-43, over Maryville; secure District 4-4A semifinals spot and region berth
BY DAVE LINK Jake Poole made his return to Bearden’s basketball team Thursday night, and it couldn’t have come at a better time. … [Read more...]
The NEW QB1 Series (2023): Webb Spartans will have options to replace Navy signee Charlie Robinson
BY DAVE LINK Don Mahoney recalls a preseason scrimmage last fall when Webb School of Knoxville junior quarterback Jack Wagner made a play that caught his attention. Mahoney was Webb’s offensive line coach at the time, and Wagner was the backup … [Read more...]
Bearden Lady Bulldogs (29-0) win 51st straight with rally; Alcoa boys win in OT at Bearden
BY DAVE LINK One season ends. Another one begins. The Bearden girls’ basketball team rolled into the postseason Monday night with a 61-50 victory over visiting Alcoa in the regular-season finale for both teams. Bearden (29-0), the state’s … [Read more...]
Webb School Spartans survive 48-46 in OT at Catholic; Lady Irish pick up 2nd win over Webb Lady Spartans with 52-34 win
BY DAVE LINK Defense won it for the Webb School of Knoxville boys’ basketball team Saturday night. Free-throw shooting lost it for Catholic. … [Read more...]