BY DAVE LINK KINGSTON — Senior running back Tate Mason suffered a high-ankle sprain in Midway’s season-opening victory against Cloudland and was hampered the next few weeks. With Mason struggling, Midway struggled. Now, Mason is feeling 100 … [Read more...]
Oak Ridge Wildcats (9-2) fall late to Science Hill in 2025 Class 6A first-round game
BY DAVE LINK OAK RIDGE – Oak Ridge senior quarterback Blaine Stansberry threw a Hail Mary pass from Johnson City Science Hill’s 31-yard line into the end zone as time ran out Thursday night. Oak Ridge trailed Science Hill 35-31. A … [Read more...]
Bearden Lady Bulldogs return to winner’s circle in overtime state title win
BY DAVE LINK CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. —Unlikely heroes emerged Friday afternoon as the Bearden girls’ soccer team won the Class AAA state championship at Finley Stadium. … [Read more...]
Powell Panthers post hard-earned, 15-3 win at West to maintain momentum into playoffs
BY DAVE LINK Powell’s football team didn’t win many style points Thursday night. Just enough points to win a football game. Junior cornerback Demarcus Huffine Jr. had three interceptions, and the Panthers defeated host West 15-3 in the … [Read more...]
Webb Lady Spartans rally in final minutes to capture berth into state
BY DAVE LINK Senior forward McKalie Ball of Webb School of Knoxville leaped into the air Saturday, attempting to hit a header. She collided with Father Ryan goalkeeper Rachel Beacom and went crashing onto the grass soccer field at Webb. Ball … [Read more...]
West tops Karns, 45-7; Rebels secure Class 5A playoff spot
BY DAVE LINK West High’s football team took care of its playoff business Friday night. Junior receiver Silas Monroe caught three touchdown passes and the Rebels defeated visiting Karns 45-7, clinching a berth in the Class 5A state … [Read more...]
Sophie Keener, Bearden Lady Bulldogs top West, 2-0, to capture Region 2-AAA Championship
BY DAVE LINK Bearden junior goalkeeper Sophie Keener only had to make routine plays Thursday night, thanks to her defense. The Lady Bulldogs posted their third straight shutout and 13th of the season with a 2-0 victory over visiting West High … [Read more...]
Emma Rainey, Bearden soccer score decisive victory in rematch with Oak Ridge
BY DAVE LINK Emma Rainey was a centerpiece of Bearden’s defensive game plan Tuesday night, but her offensive play provided a much-needed spark for the Lady Bulldogs’ soccer team. The senior defender and team captain scored the first goal of a 4-0 … [Read more...]
BIGS ONLY FISHING FILES: Karns freshmen Crews McFerrin, Colin Bourne post first HS tourney win
BY DAVE LINK Crews McFerrin has been fishing for as long as he can remember. “Ever since I was in diapers, I was fishing,” McFerrin said, “but I really got into tournament fishing about four years ago.” Colin Bourne is more of a fishing … [Read more...]
Grace Christian takes over second place in Division II-AA East Region via win at CAK
BY DAVE LINK Grace Christian Academy’s football team was in position for a trap game Friday night after last week’s upset of defending Class 5A state champion Sevier County. The Rams didn’t let it happen. They rode a balanced offense and a … [Read more...]