By JESSE SMITHEY CAK football coach Travis Mozingo noticed the chip on J.D. Dunn's shoulder early in the season. While playing with that edge can be beneficial, it can have a dark side, too. And Mozingo wanted his star running back to … [Read more...]
PHOTOS/VIDEO/ANALYSIS: Alcoa Middle takes MAC Championship, 56-22, over Bearden
By JESSE SMITHEY The Alcoa Middle School football program exacted a measure of revenge Thursday night in the MAC Football Championship at Bearden. After having lost to Bearden in the 2019 MAC Championship and then again in the 2020 season … [Read more...]
FREE READ: Anderson County volleyball to play for first state title since 1999
By JESSE SMITHEY The TSSAA Class AA state volleyball championship on Friday will be the moment that Anderson County coach Jayme Smith has been wanting for her program for more than a decade. Since she took over at her alma mater 11 years ago, … [Read more...]
TSSAA places schools in classifications for 2021-23 cycle
The TSSAA announced the classifications for its member schools on Thursday for the 2021-23 classification cycles. Schools will have until Oct. 29 to declare an intent to move up or play up in classification. Classes and regions will be set at … [Read more...]
5Star Preps WEEK 10 Game Predictions (2020)
By JESSE SMITHEY The schedule for Week 10 was already top-shelf. With the announcement on Monday, though, that Class 5A's No. 1-ranked West Rebels (8-0) would host Division II power Catholic, the slate of games leveled up a few notches. Here … [Read more...]
5Star Preps Football Stats Leaders through Week 9 (2020)
By JESSE SMITHEY Here are you area high school football statistical leaders through Week 9 of the 2020 season. Coaches may send a cumulative stats report to [email protected]. Stats will be added Wednesday night and Thursday, as more … [Read more...]
STATE VOLLEYBALL (Day 2): Anderson County wins again; Maryville, Meigs, Greeneville face Thursday gauntlet
By JESSE SMITHEY In a state-tournament setting, experience can matter a great deal. The Anderson County volleyball team certainly used it to their advantage Wednesday in Murfreesboro. … [Read more...]
PLAYOFF SOCCER: Farragut keeps winning; Bearden, Maryville, Gibbs, Alcoa, Greeneville, Oneida, Kingston advance
By DAVE LINK Farragut sophomore Annabelle Ekern has spent plenty of time kicking the soccer ball with her older brother and sister, and it paid off Tuesday night. Ekern scored off a corner kick and a long free kick as Farragut (13-4-3) notched … [Read more...]
TSSAA State Volleyball: Anderson County, Maryville highlight Day 1 action from area teams
By JESSE SMITHEY Area teams didn't necessarily dominate the opening day of the TSSAA State Volleyball Championships, but wins by Anderson County and Maryville highlighted our area teams' efforts in Murfreesboro. … [Read more...]
Josh Igou State Farm’s “Where Are They Now?” – Cade Ballard (Greeneville)
WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Cade Ballard, Greeneville High School (2015-18 seasons) NOW: After not playing for Army in 2019, Ballard -- listed as a freshman on this season's roster -- made his first start this past Saturday for the Black Knights (5-1). … [Read more...]