BY JESSE SMITHEY Alex Bowers wasn't trying to facilitate a full-circle moment for his career when he accepted the Maryville High School girls' basketball coaching job this week. It just happened. … [Read more...]
TSSAA Legislative Council approves changes to transfer rule; stiffens penalties for recruiting rule violations
BY JESSE SMITHEY Tuesday's TSSAA Legislative Council session in Mt. Juliet proved to be a lengthy one, as members delved into everything from the new transfer rule to the recruiting rule — and even some NIL talk. Here's what you need to know … [Read more...]
CHECKING IN with Halls 2027 DB Jarrell Chandler
BY JESSE SMITHEY This time a year ago, Jarrell Chandler could barely keep up with the college football scholarships landing in his lap. The Halls High School junior defensive back holds a firmer grip on the situation these days, though. And … [Read more...]
SPRING PREVIEW 2026: Greeneville High School Football
BY JESSE SMITHEY The Greeneville Greene Devils begin spring practice Thursday, April 8. Here's what you need to know about their short-term goals, returning stars, standouts who'll be absent and position groups to be addressed. … [Read more...]
South-Doyle, Campbell County announce new boys basketball coaches
BY JESSE SMITHEY As the end of the school year nears, area high school basketball programs with coaching vacancies are getting those filled. Both South-Doyle and Campbell County have announced new boys basketball coaches this week. Here's … [Read more...]
CHECKING IN WITH SEVIER COUNTY 2027 QB COOPER NEWMAN
BY JESSE SMITHEY The gravity of the decision isn't lost on Sevier County quarterback Cooper Newman. The Class of 2027 standout knows that in roughly eight months' time, he'll probably be preparing to sign with his college football program of … [Read more...]
Oliver Springs High School football coaching job re-opens; Brad Waggoner opts to stay in Florida
BY JESSE SMITHEY Roughly three weeks ago, Oliver Springs Football had its guy. Now, the Bobcats are searching for another one. … [Read more...]
THIS WEEK IN BASEBALL (April 1, 2026): Bearden’s 180, The Latest State Polls, Players on Fire
BY JESSE SMITHEY One month down. Two more to go. April has arrived, and that means key regular-season showdowns will settle district-tournament seedings over the next four weeks or so. But in this week's This Week in Baseball, let's take … [Read more...]
CHECKING IN WITH MARYVILLE 2027 QB WILL JONES
BY JESSE SMITHEY Through any perceived peak moments or possible low moments in the college football recruiting process, Maryville quarter Will Jones keeps it all even-keeled. The mentality has served him well on the field for the Rebels since … [Read more...]
Maryville High School posts job opening for high school girls basketball coach
BY JESSE SMITHEY A rash of high school girls basketball head coach openings has spread across East Tennessee this spring. … [Read more...]