By DAVE LINK GREENBACK – It’s been a banner season for the Greenback softball team, but not Wednesday night. The Lady Cherokees made their first-ever appearance in the Region 1-A championship game and lost to visiting North Greene, 8-5. But … [Read more...]
Hardin Valley soccer gets past Oak Ridge, 2-0, to set up region championship showdown at Farragut
By DAVE LINK OAK RIDGE – Junior midfielder Collin Combs and his teammates on the Hardin Valley Academy boys’ soccer team got closer to their desired destination Tuesday night. … [Read more...]
Gibbs sophomore Reilly Byers leads Eagles to state sectional berth
By DAVE LINK ALCOA – Gibbs’ Reilly Byers didn’t flinch when he found out he’d be pitching in Monday’s Region 2-AA elimination semifinals at Alcoa. Instead, he delivered. The sophomore left-hander fired a two-hitter and the Eagles (26-7) … [Read more...]
HEADY MOVE: Jake Skipper uses noggin to decide District 4-AAA championship
BY DAVE LINK Jake Skipper had a soccer moment he will never forget Friday night. … [Read more...]
Farragut soccer survives stranger things Wednesday night to reach tournament title game
By DAVE LINK Farragut soccer coach Bradley Culbreth says strange things can happen during playoffs, and there was some strangeness going on Wednesday night. … [Read more...]
Lauren Brakovec breaks Farragut home run record, Avery Flatford deals a two-hitter
By DAVE LINK There was plenty of credit to be shared Tuesday night by the Farragut softball team. Junior left-hander Avery Flatford (13-0) threw a six-inning two-hitter as the Lady Admirals beat William Blount 11-1 in the District 4-AAA … [Read more...]
Star LHP Trey Willis returns to form for District 5-AA top-seeded Loudon on Monday
By DAVE LINK LOUDON – Trey Willis was pitching like his old self again Monday afternoon. Loudon’s 6-foot-4 senior left-hander allowed two hits and one run in five innings during the Redskins’ 8-3 victory over Sweetwater in the District 5-AA … [Read more...]
HVA pitcher Brycen Denton pitches gem in tourney opener; still mulling over the prize
By DAVE LINK Hardin Valley Academy’s Brycen Denton won a huge game on the pitcher’s mound Friday afternoon – and a pair of AirPods if he wants them. The senior left-hander threw a five-hitter as the host Hawks (25-6) posted a 5-0 victory over … [Read more...]
West Virginia basketball commit Avery Strickland savoring good times with Farragut Softball (27-2)
By DAVE LINK Her college future is in basketball, but Farragut junior Avery “Ace” Strickland can’t shake her love of softball. She’s going to savor every minute of being a two-sport athlete for the Lady Admirals. … [Read more...]
Webb School pitcher Cole Nathan cutting his path in baseball with help of father, a former MLB star
By DAVE LINK Webb School of Knoxville sophomore Cole Nathan learned a long time ago what it takes to be a good baseball player. Lots of hard work. Dedication. Being coachable, no matter the coach. His longtime everyday coach has been … [Read more...]