ALCOA – Alcoa’s Parker Davis was pumped Tuesday night. … [Read more...]
Bearden Soccer Dawgs get small measure of revenge in posting 4-1 victory over HVA
BY DAVE LINK Bearden’s soccer team posted a rivalry win Friday night and got some payback in the process. … [Read more...]
Shelley Collier retires from coaching; Andy Pennington takes over Lenoir City girls basketball job
BY DAVE LINK Shelley Collier is retiring after 39 years of coaching girls’ basketball. Her legacy will continue through her family, former players, and former coaches. The Hall of Fame coach and player made the announcement Thursday night, … [Read more...]
Alcoa Lady Ts hold on to top Farragut 3-1 in softball showdown
BY DAVE LINK ALCOA — Senior right-hander Kaylea Osborne was brimming with confidence Wednesday night after Alcoa scored three runs in the bottom of the first inning for a 3-0 lead against visiting Farragut. As usual, those three runs were enough. … [Read more...]
Maryville Softball evens score with William Blount after 12-7 win Tuesday
BY DAVE LINK MARYVILLE — Maryville’s softball team had a bounce-back Tuesday on its home field at the John Sevier Elementary School campus. The Lady Rebels pounded eight hits — including a double, a triple, and two homers — on their way to a … [Read more...]
Wilson Luton, Webb Spartans take down Catholic in extras
BY DAVE LINK Senior shortstop/pitcher Wilson Luton had some extra motivation Monday night, and so did his teammates on the Webb School of Knoxville baseball team. … [Read more...]
BIGS ONLY FISHING FILES: Tharpe, Cranfill use big DAY 1 at TBN event to claim fifth win of the school year
BY DAVE LINK Some days, everything seems to go right for a bass fisherman. Turner Tharpe and Camdyn Cranfill of the Kingston Fishing Team had one of those during Day 1 of the Tennessee Bass Nation’s State Trail event on Dale Hollow Lake two … [Read more...]
LHP Jon Tyler Slack, CAK Defense fend off Bearden in 3-1 win Thursday
BY DAVE LINK Christian Academy of Knoxville’s Jon Tyler Slack won a pitcher’s duel on Thursday, thanks to his defense. The sophomore left-hander threw a five-hitter and was backed by an errorless and outstanding defense in a 3-1 victory over … [Read more...]
Sailor Presley, Kingston Softball shine in showdown with Sweetwater
BY DAVE LINK KINGSTON – Sailor Presley wasn’t at her peak pitching Tuesday night, but she gutted one out. The senior right-hander threw a five-hitter with 14 strikeouts and no walks at Southwest Point Park, leading Kingston to a 9-1 victory over … [Read more...]
BIGS ONLY FISHING FILES: Karns anglers Wilson Shepherd, Hudson Mynatt win big on BAIT circuit
BY DAVE LINK Wilson Shepherd was a guy without a bass fishing club after the Alcoa Fishing Team disbanded following the 2024-25 season, so he did what many do nowadays. He entered the transfer portal. Shepherd became a co-angler this school … [Read more...]