We are less than a month away from the dead period being long gone and 7-on-7 passing scrimmages, leagues and tournaments beginning. 5Star Preps is compiling a list of 7-on-7 dates. Coaches can submit theirs by emailing … [Read more...]
Karns WR/DB Thomas Harper commits to OK State

By Jesse Smithey Karns High School rising senior Thomas Harper didn't make his college verbal commitment in haste. But he didn't let it draw out, either. Harper already had roughly a dozen scholarship offers to his credit when Oklahoma State … [Read more...]
DECADE OF GROWTH: Hardin Valley prepares for 10th varsity season

By Dave Link Jake Bishop will never forget the butterflies in his stomach the night of Aug. 21, 2009. He was a junior quarterback for Hardin Valley Academy, which was playing its first varsity game in school history. … [Read more...]
New Halls coaching staff putting ‘fun’ in fundamentals this summer

By Dave Link Jeremy Bosken is loving every minute of his new job as head football coach at Halls High School. … [Read more...]
The best Knoxville football prospect you’ve never heard of

By Mike Blackerby Rusty Bradley witnessed the template for a great tight end at Christian Academy of Knoxville. Now he’s seeing double at Grace Christian Academy. … [Read more...]
Bearden’s Pember commits to Tennessee

By Mike Blackerby Just last month, much-coveted Bearden High School forward Drew Pember said he planned on letting the recruiting process play itself out. As it turned out, Tennessee made the versatile 6-foot-9, 190-pound rising senior an offer he … [Read more...]
Legendary Farragut coach has coached his last

By Jesse Smithey David Moore never meant to catch anyone by surprise. But Monday, at the Farragut High School softball team banquet, the man who had been at the program helm since 1991 announced his resignation. … [Read more...]
HOOPS: Look into the first month of Caitlin Hollifield’s tenure at West

By Dave Link Caitlin Hollifield is going full bore into her new career move. She was hired as the West High School girls’ basketball coach May 8 and has since immersed herself into the job while finishing her duties at Christian Academy of … [Read more...]
(free read): Farragut pitcher commits to ETSU

By Jesse Smithey When Landon Smiddy and his mother visited the campus at East Tennessee State on Wednesday, they knew it was a fit the more they explored the Johnson-City-based university. “We both loved it,” said Smiddy. “We were both … [Read more...]
Local talents fueling Tennessee Tech’s NCAA run

By Mike Blackerby Former Farragut High School star Chase Chambers isn’t satisfied with just being a big part of the feel-good story of the college baseball season. Tennessee Tech’s hard-hitting senior first baseman wants more, namely, a … [Read more...]