Davis Shore is only a couple weeks into his foray as a professional golfer while Peter Malnati is a seasoned PGA Tour veteran. But both local stars will play in their first U.S. Open next week. Their spots were hard-earned through U.S. Open … [Read more...]
2021 Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic High School Kick-Off Classic jamboree schedule
After a year off, the Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic's High School Kick-Off Classic -- the jamboree -- is returning to Neyland Stadium. The event is set for a 6 p.m. start on Friday, Aug. 13. The schedule for the jamboree is as … [Read more...]
Greenback hires Ethan Edmiston as new head football coach
By JESSE SMITHEY Making a football hire is never an easy task. Doing it into the second week of June, just a couple months from the start of the season, doesn't make it any easier. But such was the case at Greenback, and the Cherokees … [Read more...]
Tennessee Football offers three local Knoxville-area standouts following invite-only camp
BY JESSE SMITHEY Three area players benefitted from attending football camp at the University of Tennessee last week. Each picked up a scholarship offer. Here's what Karns running back DeSean Bishop, Webb all-purpose athlete Brandon Winton … [Read more...]
Nation’s No. 1-ranked kicker in Class of 2023 hails from Knoxville
By JESSE SMITHEY Korey Mobbs, who was hired as head football coach at Catholic this spring, inherited plenty of college talent that he has to feel confident about heading into the 2021 season. Tommy Winton, a rising senior all-purpose offensive … [Read more...]
What You May Have Missed in May (2021)
By JESSE SMITHEY Here's what you may have missed in May. From coaching changes to recruiting info to many other news and notes. … [Read more...]
Gibbs claims title No. 2 with win over rival Pigeon Forge in Class AA state baseball championship
BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO -- With the Class AA baseball state championship a smidgen past its midpoint Friday afternoon, Gibbs baseball coach Geff Davis summoned Brayden Taylor from his shortstop position and put him on the pitcher's … [Read more...]
Bearden sprinter Christian Langlois shines at state; HVA girls T&F finishes second overall
By JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO - Christian Langlois had just finished his 100-meter dash Thursday afternoon when a competitor, from Nashville's Hillsboro High School, looked at Langlois' jersey and asked where Bearden is … [Read more...]
GIBBS SOFTBALL fights to see another state tournament day; wins two on Thursday
By JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO - This might not be the most talented or deep Gibbs softball team that head coach Carol Mitchell has ever fielded, but its tenacity and heart have been all-state this week. The youth-laden Lady Eagles produced two … [Read more...]
Austin-East soccer and Gatlinburg-Pittman to square off for Class A state championship
By JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO -- The fledgling Austin-East vs. Gatlinburg-Pittman soccer rivalry is about to add an explosive new chapter. The Roadrunners and the Highlanders, who've had three battles already this season, will play for the … [Read more...]