Lexanne Halama made her push for a TSSAA state title. The Lady Admirals golf team did, too. But Wednesday, both bids fell a tad shy of claiming gold. Halama shot a final-round, 1-over 73 at WillowBrook Golf Course in Manchester. Her score was … [Read more...]
WEEK 9: Prospect Tracker and 5Star Preps Game Predictions
With just three weeks left in the regular season, playoff seedings are up for grabs and big-time players are going to be stepping up in the prime moments. Here's our Week 9 Prospect Watch -- five players who are on fire lately -- and our game … [Read more...]
Anderson County, Farragut, Gibbs, West, G-P among local volleyball teams advancing to sectionals
By Dave Link ALCOA – Matti Rowland missed Anderson County’s volleyball practice Monday with a stomach bug, but she was at the top of her game by Tuesday night. The junior middle blocker earned tournament MVP honors as the Lady Mavericks beat … [Read more...]
STATE GOLF: Farragut’s Lexanne Halama, Lance Simpson close to solo leads; Lady Ads in the hunt
Even if you don't have your best stuff, it's important not to play your way out of a golf tournament. And while Farragut's Lexanne Halama and Lance Simpson didn't set WillowBrook ablaze with birdies Tuesday at the TSSAA Division I Large Class … [Read more...]
Greenback freshman OL/DL Tyler Jeffries garners SEC offer
For a Class 1A program, Greenback sure is noticeable on the recruiting radar of late. Kayne Roberts signed with North Carolina in 2017. Derrell Bailey, a Class of 2020 lineman, committed to Virginia Tech this offseason. And senior … [Read more...]
Week 9 (2019): The 5Star Preps Top 15
Just three weeks remain in the 2019 regular season, and you can count on this: there will be some movement in our Top 5 very soon. We've finally reached the West at Powell game, a matchup with our Nos. 4 and 5 teams. Here's a glance at our Top 15 … [Read more...]
WEEK 8 Boxscores, Scoreboard, Region Standings, Week 9 Schedule
Around 130 teams had open dates in Week 8. But here are the boxscores, scores, region standings and next week's slate of games … [Read more...]
Bearden football continues to climb region standings after 42-22 win over Jefferson County
The Bearden football team kept putting its 0-5 start in the rearview mirror Friday night. The Bulldogs turned three blocked punts into 21 points on their way to a 42-22 victory over visiting Jefferson County. Bearden (2-5, 2-1 in Region 1-6A) … [Read more...]
Greenback football shows full array of offensive talent in 45-20 win at Coalfield
COALFIELD -- Braden Carnes has played enough football to instantly recognize when an opponent's defensive coverage is a bit skewed toward one player. And Friday night, the senior quarterback saw Coalfield defenders gravitating toward senior … [Read more...]
Maryville Volleyball takes the 1-seed going into region play after district-title win over Farragut
Maryville won the District 3-AAA volleyball title in workmanlike fashion Thursday night at Hardin Valley Academy. Farragut, meanwhile, kept its season alive in thrilling manner. … [Read more...]