BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — Sarah Fekete Bailey, the Alcoa High School softball coach, had no reservations about starting Gabby Burkhart on Saturday night. Just because the Class 2A state title was on the line against one of the more … [Read more...]
FARRAGUT SOFTBALL wins consecutive state titles thanks to 4-0 win Saturday over Clarksville
BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — From her crouch and twist to her rock-back windup and delivery, the pitch stylings of Avery Flatford were on display one final time Saturday at state. Farragut softball fans have watched the routine from the … [Read more...]
Knoxville Catholic Lady Irish sweep tennis awards; CAK’s Faulkner, Farragut’s Cassity win singles titles
BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO - What a week for the Knoxville Catholic high school tennis program. Not only did the Lady Irish repeat as Division II-AA state champions on Wednesday, but they made it a clean sweep of the awards on … [Read more...]
Pigeon Forge Baseball to play for Class 2A state championship; Powell, Coalfield, Catholic bow out on Friday
BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — They're the past two Class 2A Mr. Baseball winners for a reason, and Dylan Loy and Riley Franklin proved that once again on Friday afternoon. Loy, a junior at Pigeon Forge and the 2021 Mr. Baseball winner, went 2 … [Read more...]
Farragut rallies late for 10-3 win over Riverdale; Admirals to play for 11th state championship
BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — Being a two-sport starter at a high school like Farragut is no simple task. Just ask Jack Alley. The sophomore, who made 123 tackles and 10 tackle for loss for the Admiral football team this past fall, also hits … [Read more...]
What Happened Thursday in Class AAA Track & Field (May 26, 2022) + PHOTOS
MURFREESBORO — Torrential rains and storms once again hit the Rutherford County area on Thursday, creating less-than-ideal conditions at the 2022 Class AAA track & field state meet. And while no area teams claimed titles in the Class AAA meet, … [Read more...]
Blue Cain leaving Knoxville Catholic and expected to transfer to IMG Academy
By JESSE SMITHEY The days of Blue Cain wowing basketball fans at Knoxville Catholic High School have reached their end. His game will be on display elsewhere. … [Read more...]
What happened in the Division II 2022 Track & Field Championship
BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — Despite the ins and outs of the weather this week in Rutherford County, the TSSAA Division II track & field meets Wednesday were able to be held. Here are the standout moments and athletes from the 5Star … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Gallery 1 of Day 2 of the 2022 TSSAA Spring Fling – Pics by Danny Parker
MURFREESBORO — See all the photos from Danny Parker during his stops Wednesday during the 2022 TSSAA Spring Fling. SOFTBALL - ROUND 2 SOCCER SEMIFINALS … [Read more...]
SPRING FLING ROUNDUP (Wednesday): Game postponements; local teams ousted by elimination losses
BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — Inclement weather continued to wreak havoc on the TSSAA Spring Fling Schedule on Wednesday. But some location sites found pockets of kinder skies that allowed play to commence. Here's a recap of some of the … [Read more...]