By DAVE LINK LENOIR CITY – It’s a good thing Loudon and Lenoir City didn’t go through the traditional handshake line Friday night after the 94th annual Battle of the Bridge football game. There was plenty of tension between the teams and … [Read more...]
Farragut Volleyball proves to be first class in District 3-AAA opener and Senior Night
By DAVE LINK Farragut’s volleyball team rolled to a big victory Thursday night with a double dose of Senior Night. The Lady Admirals (4-1) defeated visiting Hardin Valley Academy, 25-23, 34-32, 25-13, in the District 3-AAA opener for both … [Read more...]
Farragut girls soccer’s early Senior Night ends in 3-0 victory over Oak Ridge
By DAVE LINK The Farragut girls’ soccer team had Senior Night on Tuesday – a lot earlier in the season than normal. It was still a good time. The Lady Admirals (3-0) were able to celebrate after a 3-0 victory over visiting Oak Ridge (0-2) in … [Read more...]
Senior RB Dion Williams’ late TD caps Farragut comeback win and night to remember
By DAVE LINK Farragut’s football team came up with a touchdown drive to remember Friday night in a season opener like none other. … [Read more...]
Anderson County volleyball (2-0) off to hot start with wins over AAA powers, Farragut and Oak Ridge
By DAVE LINK CLINTON – Morgan McMurray and her teammates on the Anderson County volleyball team couldn’t be happier to start the 2020 season. Getting victories over solid Class AAA programs makes it even better. The Lady Mavs (2-0), coming … [Read more...]
Bearden tops Powell, 2-0, in season opener of Class AAA state sectionalists from 2019
By DAVE LINK The Powell girls’ soccer team left Bearden with a 2-0 loss Tuesday night but got plenty of kudos from its coach, Victoria Weinhandl. Bearden (1-0) scored goals on a penalty kick and a direct kick against the Lady Panthers (0-1) in … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS Girls Soccer Preview for 2020
You won't find a better and more thorough girls' soccer preview than this. 5Star Preps writer Dave Link takes you on this deep dive into the area's top teams and players, discussing the fall season with area coaches, as well. Enjoy ... … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS 2020 VOLLEYBALL SEASON PREVIEW
Volleyball tradition and talent runs deep in the 5Star Preps coverage area. And that will only continue in the 2020 season. 5Star Preps writer Dave Link gives you a thorough preview of the top teams, players, coaches and volleyball tidbits to … [Read more...]
Oliver Springs football reworking lineup after 10-win season in 2019
By DAVE LINK Oliver Springs coach Larry Green faced the same issue as every other coach when summer workouts began in early June. They didn’t have spring practices to evaluate returnees from the 2019 roster. “Not having spring practice hurt … [Read more...]
Coalfield football will be young in 2020 but new faces offer potential
By DAVE LINK Coalfield football coach Keith Henry saw a renewed enthusiasm when his players reported for the opening phase of summer workouts June 1. It was a chance to be together again after weeks of stay-at-home orders due to the COVID-19 … [Read more...]