BY DAVE LINK Bearden soccer coach Ryan Radcliffe doesn’t need to remind his team how the 2021 season ended. The Bulldogs’ 2-1 loss to Houston in the Class AAA state championship game has not been forgotten. Bearden’s quest for a return to … [Read more...]
The key early season takeaways from Webb School of Knoxville vs. Austin-East boys soccer
BY DAVE LINK Austin-East didn’t get a soccer win Tuesday at Webb School of Knoxville, but it didn’t put a damper on the Roadrunners’ season moving forward. Senior midfielder Spencer Bernard had two goals and an assist as the Spartans (1-0) … [Read more...]
2022 5Star Preps Tennis Season Preview
BY DAVE LINK Watch out for the Catholic girls’ tennis team. The Lady Irish enters the 2022 season as defending state champions with a lofty preseason ranking – No. 9 nationally by Universal Tennis Rating. … [Read more...]
Walker LaRue and Joe Vaulton of Alcoa Fishing Team heading to national championships
BY DAVE LINK Alcoa Fishing Team’s Joe Vaulton and Walker LaRue are fishing like seasoned veterans on the Major League Fishing and Bassmaster High School circuits. And they’re just getting started. Vaulton is a sophomore and LaRue is a … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS 2022 Boys Soccer Season Preview
You won't find a better area boys' soccer preview better than this one. Take our word for it. From the injury of the reigning 5Star Preps Player of the Year to a breakdown of new classifications and to a player watch list, this preview has it … [Read more...]
Jackson Garner (45 points) sends Clinton Dragons to state in final home game of his career
BY DAVE LINK CLINTON – They cut down the net Monday night inside Don W. Lockard Gymnasium. It was a long time coming for the Clinton boys’ basketball team to celebrate a state tournament berth. … [Read more...]
Alcoa Lady Tornadoes derive strength from injured teammate to win state sectional at McMinn Central
BY DAVE LINK ENGLEWOOD – Mak Bremer wasn’t on the court Saturday night for the Alcoa girls’ basketball team, but she was in the hearts and minds of the Lady Tornadoes. The 5-11 junior forward sat on the bench with an ACL injury as Alcoa … [Read more...]
Farragut wins 3-on-3 region semifinal; Bearden defeats Farragut in Region 2-4A Championship
By DAVE LINK The Farragut boys’ basketball team – consisting of three players -- earned a Class AAAA state sectional berth Friday afternoon. And it only took about 5 minutes. … [Read more...]
Desmier Hatchett, Fulton Falcons top rival Austin-East to claim Region 3-3A championship
By DAVE LINK Desmier Hatchett is the seasoned veteran on a youthful Fulton basketball team, and he’d love to finish his prep career at the Class AAA state tournament in Murfreesboro. He’s one win away. The senior guard had 11 points Thursday … [Read more...]
Bailey Burgess, Bearden Lady Bulldogs trounce rival Farragut for Region 2-4A Championship
By DAVE LINK Bailey Burgess knew some of the Bearden girls’ basketball players when she joined the team last summer after transferring from The King’s Academy. But she didn’t know how well she’d fit in with the Lady Bulldogs. “They were so … [Read more...]