By DAVE LINK Something special is brewing with The King’s Academy boys’ basketball team, thanks to some international flavor. The Lions put it on display Monday night during a 52-35 victory over host Christian Academy of Knoxville. … [Read more...]
Farragut Admirals ‘win it for Dallas’ in rivalry game against Bearden; Defending champion Lady Bulldogs top Farragut to keep streaks alive
BY DAVE LINK Win it for Dallas. That was motivation Friday night for the Farragut boys’ basketball team, which saw 6-7 senior forward/center Dallas Carbaugh go down with a knee injury against rival Bearden. Carbaugh was hurt with 1 minute, … [Read more...]
After state semifinal run last year, Webb School girls basketball still learning early season lessons for possible spring successes
BY DAVE LINK It was another learning experience Tuesday night for the Webb School of Knoxville girls’ basketball team. At least it came in the form of a 42-35 victory over visiting Maryville. … [Read more...]
William Blount building ‘pretty gritty’ style of play; leads to 74-65 win over Webb
MARYVILLE – William Blount coach Kevin Windle wants his team to play a blue-collar, physical brand of basketball, and it did just that Saturday afternoon. With his son Caden posting 37 points and 16 rebounds, Windle’s Governors defeated Webb … [Read more...]
A.J. Gray’s return to basketball for Hardin Valley has bolstered Hawks (3-0) lineup
BY DAVE LINK MARYVILLE – A.J. Gray took a break from basketball last season at Hardin Valley Academy. Gray returned this year, and the Hawks are better off for it. … [Read more...]
FCA Fishing Files: Olivia Mauldin wins Bass Pro Shops Sevierville event; Tucker Larrance, Jaxson Pierce win Juniors
BY DAVE LINK Grace Christian Academy junior Olivia Mauldin got the fishing bug when she was a young girl, going often in summers with her dad Mark, brother Garrett, and his friend Efrem. She’s never shaken the bug. “When I was little,” … [Read more...]
J.J. Faulkner, Karns boys basketball spoil homecoming for Jon Higgins
BY DAVE LINK Senior point guard J.J. Faulkner and the Karns basketball team were on their up-tempo game Tuesday night. Faulkner poured in 30 points as the Beavers beat Johnson City Science Hill 74-49 in the first round of the Farragut … [Read more...]
Carter boys basketball ‘can go a long way’ in 2022-23
BY DAVE LINK So far, so good. The Carter boys’ basketball team reeled off its third consecutive victory Monday night, beating Morristown East 66-62 in the opening round of the Farragut Thanksgiving Tournament. … [Read more...]
Alcoa Football doesn’t let G-P hang around; Tornadoes cruise past Highlanders and into 3A semifinals
By DAVE LINK ALCOA – Almost three months ago, the Alcoa football team couldn’t pull away from Gatlinburg-Pittman until the second half of their game. That was not the case Friday night. The Tornadoes (12-1) rolled to a 42-0 halftime lead and … [Read more...]
KIL Basketball Jamboree Notebook – What We Learned on Night 2 (Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022)
BY DAVE LINK It’s been a tough off-season and preseason for the Catholic girls’ basketball team, but coach Travis Mains wants to turn it into a positive. How tough was it? When the Lady Irish scrimmaged recently, seven of their top 12 players were … [Read more...]