BY DAVE LINK Shelley Collier spent last season juggling her starting lineup for the Webb School of Knoxville girls’ basketball team. It didn’t stop the Lady Spartans (18-11) from making a postseason run to the Division II-AA state … [Read more...]
Webb Spartans surge past Davidson Academy and into Division II-AA Semifinal against nationally ranked Lipscomb Academy (11-0)
BY DAVE LINK Junior running back Jalen Hill returned Friday night from a foot injury and helped Webb School of Knoxville extend its football season one more week. Hill rushed for 151 yards and scored five touchdowns as Webb posted a 49-24 … [Read more...]
BLOUNT JAMBOREE NOTEBOOK: Alcoa girls show serious depth, Maryville boys offer promise, new coaches make debuts, and more info
BY DAVE LINK MARYVILLE – Mak is back. And so are most of her teammates from last season. Alcoa senior forward Mak Bremer returned to action Thursday night in the Blount County Jamboree after missing the 2021-22 season with an ACL injury … [Read more...]
FCA FISHING FILES: Pellissippi State adds fishing team in 2022
BY DAVE LINK High school bass anglers in the area and across the state have a new option if they’re wanting to pursue college fishing. Pellissippi State Community College has added a bass fishing team after recently announcing the start of an … [Read more...]
Farragut advances with 17-7 win over Jefferson County; Eddie Courtney wins 200th but not ready to reminisce yet
By DAVE LINK Eddie Courtney won his 200th game as Farragut’s football coach Friday night with a hard-fought, 17-7 victory over visiting Jefferson County in the first round of the Class 6A state playoffs. Courtney, who became the Admirals’ head … [Read more...]
Cumberland Gap falls in its first-ever state final to defending champion Merrol-Hyde
BY DAVE LINK CHATTANOOGA – Beaten and bruised, the Cumberland Gap girls’ soccer team left Red Wolves Stadium a proud bunch Saturday afternoon. Merrol Hyde Magnet of Hendersonville defeated the Lady Panthers 4-0 in the Class A state championship … [Read more...]
Bearden (24-0) completes second consecutive unbeaten season; Lady Dawgs top Houston, 3-1, in Class AAA state title match
BY DAVE LINK CHATTANOOGA — It was like the weight of the world was lifted off the shoulders of the Bearden girls’ soccer team Saturday afternoon. The Lady Bulldogs defended their state championship and No. 1 national ranking with a 3-1 victory … [Read more...]
Loudon’s ‘start over’ mentality leads to win over Kingston and 2-seed for the Class 3A playoffs
By DAVE LINK LOUDON – Playoff season started a week early for the Loudon football team. The Redskins posted a 23-14 victory over visiting Kingston on Friday night and earned a spot in the Class 3A state playoffs while knocking the Yellow … [Read more...]
Farragut overcomes turnovers, fends off late Bearden charge for 28-21 win and home playoff game
BY DAVE LINK Home-field advantage in the playoffs was at stake Thursday night when Bearden played host to rival Farragut in the regular-season finale for both teams. Farragut won it with defense, holding the Bulldogs to 206 total yards during a … [Read more...]
FCA FISHING FILES: Kingston sophomore Hayden Barnett ‘blindsided’ by win on Norris Lake
BY DAVE LINK Hayden Barnett of the Roane County High Bass Fishing Team had to make other plans when his co-angler, Will Bacon, was gone Oct. 8 for the Tennessee BASS Nation’s Bass Pro Shops-Sevierville event on Norris Lake. Barnett fished solo … [Read more...]