BY JESSE SMITHEY COOKEVILLE - As a few crestfallen Catholic basketball players sat and answered questions from media following Saturday’s Division II-AA state championship, one common theme emanated from them. They wanted to win the season … [Read more...]
Fulton High promotes Jeff McMillan to head football coach
By JESSE SMITHEY The resignation of longtime head football coach Rob Black at Fulton High School on Feb. 9 was more than unexpected. The Falcons have found a successor, though -- one from within who could provide continued stabilization and … [Read more...]
Knoxville Catholic upsets unbeaten Brentwood Academy, 63-55, in Division II-AA state semifinals
BY JESSE SMITHEY COOKEVILLE - Estimating the foot he injured in Saturday's quarterfinal win to be at roughly 80 percent, an almost-healthy B.J. Edwards on Thursday night was still better than most. Hard to argue that. The University of … [Read more...]
Ideal start doesn’t hold us as Webb Lady Spartans fall to Lipscomb in Division II-AA state semifinals
BY JESSE SMITHEY COOKEVILLE - If the Webb School of Knoxville envisioned a perfect start for their Thursday state semifinal against Lipscomb, it likely looked similar to what actually transpired on the court after tip. But the conclusion of the … [Read more...]
Power 5 prospect Jaloni Cambridge and Ensworth eliminate Catholic in DII-AA girls semifinals
By JESSE SMITHEY COOKEVILLE - A season ago, win or lose, the Knoxville Catholic girls' basketball team was just happy to be at Tennessee Tech in the field at the Division II-AA state tournament. It was the program's first appearance there and the … [Read more...]
Farragut granted appeal request by TSSAA; season resurrected Thursday afternoon
BY JESSE SMITHEY Welcome back to the postseason, Farragut. The TSSAA doesn't overturn their decision often, but it happened Thursday afternoon. A day after ruling that the boys' basketball teams at Farragut and William Blount were to … [Read more...]
GIRLS REGION CHAMPIONSHIP ROUNDUP – Wednesday, March 2, 2022
BY JESSE SMITHEY Elimination wasn't in the equation Wednesday night. But region championships were. Here are all the details on which area girls' basketball teams won region titles and who they and region runners-up will play in Saturday's … [Read more...]
TSSAA announces ruling on ending of Farragut and William Blount basketball game
By JESSE SMITHEY The much-awaited ruling from the TSSAA concerning Tuesday night's scuffle between the Farragut Admirals boys' basketball team and William Blount was handed down Wednesday afternoon. And it wasn't good for Farragut -- which was … [Read more...]
BOYS REGION ROUNDUP – Tuesday, March 1, 2022
BY JESSE SMITHEY The field in Division I high school boys basketball was trimmed in half again on Tuesday. Area teams vied for spots in Thursday's region finals, which - in turn - also earned them subsequent berths into Monday's state sectional … [Read more...]
GIRLS REGION ROUNDUP – Monday, Feb. 28, 2022
By JESSE SMITHEY Postgame locker room celebrations, where players douse their dancing coaches with water, have become the trend now on social media. And on Monday, it was the Greeneville Lady Greene Devils' turn at posting such a reel. And … [Read more...]