There were storylines abound Friday night for both the girls' and boys' basketball games between Oak Ridge vs. Karns. A coach versus a longtime mentor and friend. First-place was up for grabs in the district standings. And much more. Get … [Read more...]
Jahvin Carter’s 40-piece for Alcoa lifts the Tornadoes past Fulton, 81-69; Brady Haun adds 26
BY DAVE LINK ALCOA – Alcoa’s Jahvin Carter missed his first six shots Thursday night and didn’t score in the first quarter against visiting Fulton. Then the 6-foot-2 junior guard went off. Carter scored a career-high 40 points … [Read more...]
Next wave of hoops talent at Kingston is here; Yellow Jackets sweep Loudon in key District 3-2A contests Tuesday night
BY DAVE LINK KINGSTON – Joe Layne has made a smooth transition into the role as the Kingston boys’ basketball coach. Layne, hired last April, spent the previous 21 years as head coach at Wartburg, and he brought his system to Kingston. The … [Read more...]
Long time coming for Lenoir City girls basketball success; Lady Panthers hold bright future
BY DAVE LINK LENOIR CITY – Senior guard Kaley Clabough experienced a lot more losing than winning during her first two seasons with the Lenoir City girls basketball team. The Lady Panthers’ record was 7-22 during her freshman year and 5-18 her … [Read more...]
Maryville Rebels finding their stride; win tough game at Bearden, 66-58
BY DAVE LINK Maryville basketball coach Wes Lambert knows how difficult it is to win games at Bearden. Lambert played for Maryville and was an assistant coach for the Rebels in games at the Dawg House. It’s no wonder Lambert – in his first … [Read more...]
Avery Treadwell keeps Bearden girls unbeaten with clutch play late; freshman Bearden guard Justin Nordin leads Bulldogs past Alcoa
ALCOA – Bearden senior Avery Treadwell knew when it was her time Tuesday night. The 6-foot-3 senior post and Florida State signee scored all 11 of her points after halftime as the Lady Bulldogs pulled out a 34-33 victory at Alcoa. Treadwell … [Read more...]
McMinn Central girls basketball is finding form: knocks off Farragut, wins sixth straight game
BY DAVE LINK MARYVILLE – Junior guard Molly Masingale didn’t get her scoring average Wednesday afternoon, and she didn’t care. She and her McMinn Central teammates got what mattered. The win. Masingale and sophomore guard/forward Karina … [Read more...]
Stone Memorial Panthers (11-1) have lofty expectations for 2023; foundation for success built upon special father-son basketball bond
MARYVILLE – Cade Capps never has to look far for tips on playing basketball. Such is life, growing up in a basketball family. Capps is a 6-foot-5 sophomore guard/wing at Stone Memorial, and he’s averaging 24.5 points, 8.1 rebounds, 1.4 assists, … [Read more...]
Catholic’s Harrison Thompson, Halls’ Ethan Whitaker share in 2022 5Star Preps Boys Golfer of the Year honor
BY DAVE LINK Their college choices for golf are made. Catholic senior Harrison Thompson has signed to play for West Virginia, and Halls junior Ethan Whitaker has committed to play for Chattanooga. They’re in the offseasons now, honing their … [Read more...]
Halls sophomore Lauren Davis named 2022 5Star Preps Girls Golfer of the Year
BY DAVE LINK Halls sophomore Lauren Davis stays busy year-around in pursuit of her biggest goal. “I want to try and play golf in college,” Davis said. She seems to be on the right path. Davis, the 2022 5Star Preps Girls Player of the … [Read more...]