By DAVE LINK KINGSTON – Rylan Guettner had strep throat during the week, was out of school until Thursday, and missed all of Kingston’s football practices. Then he put on a sick performance Friday night. The junior quarterback/safety rushed … [Read more...]
Bearden Lady Bulldogs, the nation’s new No. 1 prep soccer team, tops rival Farragut, 7-0
By DAVE LINK The Bearden girls’ soccer team showed why it’s top-ranked in the nation Thursday night. Senior forward Brinley Murphy scored two goals and the host Lady Bulldogs posted a 7-0 victory over rival Farragut. Bearden (7-0, 2-0 in … [Read more...]
West Volleyball’s family first culture has the Lady Rebels (10-4) off on a solid foundation in 2022
by DAVE LINK Volleyball is a family affair at West High, and the game plan is the same for every match. The Lady Rebels used it again Wednesday night during a four-set victory over visiting Farragut in a non-district match. “The key was to … [Read more...]
Ray Ray Ellis, Seymour Lady Eagles Soccer make furious rally in final 5 minutes for 4-3 win at Alcoa
ALCOA – Ray Ray Ellis and her senior classmates on the Seymour girls’ soccer team have been building a team chemistry for years. You could tell it Tuesday night. Ellis scored two goals and had an assist as the Lady Eagles beat host Alcoa 4-3 in … [Read more...]
Oak Ridge Wildcats fend off late-charging Clinton in Week 3 for 21-14 home win
By DAVE LINK OAK RIDGE – It was a successful home debut Friday night at Blankenship Field for Oak Ridge football coach Scott Cummings. But Cummings had to sweat it. The Wildcats made a defensive stop in the final minutes and beat rival … [Read more...]
Tinsley Brown, Hardin Valley Academy volleyball bounce back from Bearden loss; Lady Hawks rout Farragut in three sets
by DAVE LINK Hardin Valley Academy volleyball coach Joy Waller didn’t see it coming Tuesday night. Neither did Farragut coach Jo Madden. … [Read more...]
Loudon Redskins rally to claim 21-14 win over Lenoir City in Battle of the Bridge
LENOIR CITY – Junior Will Ervin spent the summer and preseason trying to win the starting quarterback’s job at Loudon. He may have won it Friday night. Ervin threw three touchdown passes and the Redskins (2-0) posted a 21-14 victory over host … [Read more...]
FRIDAY FEATURE: Twin brothers Brayden and Cayden Latham set for one last go-around with West Rebels
by DAVE LINK Brayden and Cayden Latham have played football together since the little leagues in Alabama. The twin brothers are now seniors at West, and they relish every chance to get on the field together. They’ve got nine games left in … [Read more...]
Here’s what happened when STATE HOPEFULS Maryville, Heritage, Cleveland and Catholic volleyball convened Tuesday
by DAVE LINK MARYVILLE – Volleyball fans got a sneak peek at some state tournament contenders Tuesday night at Heritage. Cleveland (10-1) went 2-0 in the four-way lineup with victories over Heritage and Maryville. Maryville (12-2) split two … [Read more...]
West Rebels overcome weather, flags and stubborn Bearden defense for 27-7 win in Week 1
BY DAVE LINK West’s football team didn’t win any style points Saturday night but left Bearden with a statement victory. The Rebels overcame 15 penalties for 135 yards and defeated the Bulldogs 27-7 in the season opener for both teams. West … [Read more...]