West High School defensive stars Drew Francis and Tyrece Edwards are pretty tight. So tight, in fact, that the talk around their recruitment was that they might want to commit to the same school. That scenario came to fruition this weekend, as … [Read more...]
SCHEDULES: 2019 Preseason Scrimmages
With 7-on-7s all but over, that means one thing. The pads will be on soon. Here's a look at area preseason scrimmages going on in the area. Alcoa Aug 13 Cleveland Anderson County Aug. 13 at Morristown East CAK Aug. 16 - Lakeway … [Read more...]
HOOPS NOTES: Emory Lanier’s future, Offers abound for local prospects
BY JESSE SMITHEY Perhaps lost amidst a sea of summer football practice coverage have been plenty of commitments, offers and transfers for local basketball products. Here's the latest, including Emory Lanier's recent verbal pledge. … [Read more...]
RECRUITING: Five upperclassmen who Tennessee football is missing out on
If there's one thing that Tennessee fans can agree on as a point of frustration with the program is missing out on in-state talent -- especially when that talent is within a 30-mile radius of Neyland Stadium. Call it the Randall Cobb … [Read more...]
7v7 REPORT: Lenoir City vs. Central, CAK
BY DAVE LINK LENOIR CITY – Cody Wilhite was just getting started with his football season Wednesday afternoon. The senior receiver/slotback/safety for Lenoir City had three touchdown catches and an interception during 7-on-7 scrimmages against … [Read more...]
Farragut baseball players commit: Angus Pence (Tennessee), Adam Birkholz (ETSU)
BY JESSE SMITHEY The Farragut Baseball program has a longstanding tradition of sending players onto Division I college baseball. That trend doesn't seem to be slowing anytime soon, as Angus Pence (Tennessee) and Adam Birkholz (ETSU) made … [Read more...]
7v7 REPORT: CAK football at Karns
Karns is breaking in a new quarterback, putting its best athlete behind center. Christian Academy of Knoxville has a three-way quarterback race, and it probably won’t be decided until deeper in preseason camp. Both teams put their quarterbacks … [Read more...]
Knoxville 7v7 Classic: Tyler Baron explores offensive role; frosh Powell WRs could be special
BY JESSE SMITHEY During spring practice a couple months ago, Knoxville Catholic head football coach Steve Matthews threw a few passes the way of 6-foot-5, 260-pound defensive end Tyler Baron. You know, just to see what kind of hands the … [Read more...]
Logan Dalton resigns as Powell baseball coach
After two region-tournament appearances in two years and a district tournament title to boot, Logan Dalton has decided to leave his post as Powell baseball coach. … [Read more...]
What’s it like to attend the Manning Passing Academy?
The Manning Passing Academy (MPA) made quite the impression on Mitchell Gibbons. So much so that he, the junior quarterback at Oak Ridge High School, recently completed his third trip to the MPA. Yes, that Manning. As in: Archie, … [Read more...]