Bearden’s soccer team posted a shutout that resonated across the state Saturday afternoon. … [Read more...]
Knoxville football jamboree schedule for KOC KickOff Classic
Here is the schedule for the Knoxville football jamboree -- also known as the Knoxville Orthopedic Clinic's Kickoff Classic at Neland Stadium. The event is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 16. and will feature 16 teams from around the area. 2019 High … [Read more...]
(FREE READ): Farragut, Pigeon Forge, Loudon, Greenback secure state baseball tournament berths
After disappointing Class AAA state sectional losses in 2017 and 2018, Farragut baseball coach Matt Buckner wanted Friday night's game bad. His Admirals unexpectedly dropped the Region 2-AAA Championship on Wednesday to Hardin Valley, and that … [Read more...]
Alcoa baseball comes up one game short of state tournament
ALCOA – Will Shelton fought back tears as he recalled his final moments on the pitcher’s mound for Alcoa High School on Friday night. It didn’t end the way Shelton wanted. … [Read more...]
(FREE READ): Alcoa Softball and first-year coach Sarah Fekete Bailey clinch state tournament berth
That didn’t take long. When Sarah Fekete Bailey left Catholic after eight seasons to be the new softball coach at Alcoa for the 2019 season, she knew there were some pieces in place at her new stop to possibly make a run. “They had a very … [Read more...]
THURSDAY PLAYOFF ROUNDUP: TKA Softball, G-P Soccer, CAK Baseball
The King’s Academy softball team isn’t going to Murfreesboro next week simply happy to be there. It’s championship or bust for the Lady Lions. Tennessee softball signee Kaylan Cole pitched a five-hit gem and also drove in two runs, as The King’s … [Read more...]
Farragut soccer takes Region 2-AAA; Showdown with rival Bearden on Saturday
BY DAVE LINK Senior goalkeeper Brandon Keane and his Farragut soccer teammates were ready for the Karns scoring machine Thursday night. Edson Castro was no secret. The senior striker for Karns entered the Region 2-AAA championship with 35 … [Read more...]
EXIT INTERVIEW: The future of Hardin Valley Football and making the next hire
Leaving Hardin Valley was difficult for Wes Jones, the only head football coach in the school's history. He helped bring about its football program from embryonic jayvee stages to a 1-9 maiden varsity season in 2009 and even to a Class 6A state … [Read more...]
Hardin Valley baseball snaps Farragut’s 30-game win streak; wins Region 2-AAA
BY DAVE LINK Don’t let the multi-colored mullet fool you. Hardin Valley Academy’s Payton Adkisson is all business on the pitcher’s mound, and Farragut got a good dose of him Wednesday night. … [Read more...]
FREE READ: Alcoa baseball wins first region & RECAPS for other area baseball and softball
With one swift swing of Will Shelton’s bat Wednesday night, the Alcoa baseball team took a large step towards checking off one of its loftiest goals -- reaching the state tournament. Shelton’s home run in the first inning put the Tornadoes ahead … [Read more...]