The New York Mets selected Tennessee Tech first basemen Chase Chambers in the 18th round of the MLB Draft. Chambers, who starred at Farragut High from 2011-14), was the 530th overall selection. After a strong junior season in 2017 in which … [Read more...]
Catholic softball finds new coach in Powell assistant
By Mike Blackerby Catholic High School athletic director Jason Surlas already knew about Lindsay Bridges Rakes’ softball pedigree. … [Read more...]
Red Sox select Kole Cottam, former Catholic catcher
By Mike Blackerby University of Kentucky catcher/first baseman Kole Cottam got his wish Tuesday as the Boston Red Sox selected the former Catholic High School in the fourth round of the major league draft. … [Read more...]
MLB DRAFT: Karns’ Ryder Green headlines a trio of area stars selected
By Jesse Smithey Karns High School baseball standout Ryder Green was selected Tuesday in the third round (97th overall) of the Major League Baseball Draft by the New York Yankees. Green, selected as an outfielder, helped Karns (30-9) reach … [Read more...]
(FREE READ): 2018 KOC High School Kick-Off Classic announces schedule
The KOC High School Kick-Off Classic has announced its schedule. The event will return to Neyland Stadium and starts at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10. The schedule is as follows: The King's Academy vs. Karns Carter vs. Powell Campbell County … [Read more...]
Karns seeking defensive depth to pair with offense’s Big 3
By Jesse Smithey The Karns High School football program flashed at times last fall. … [Read more...]
Anderson County QB Stanton Martin out 8-9 weeks
By Jesse Smithey Anderson County rising senior quarterback Stanton Martin will miss the next 8-9 weeks of the preseason. … [Read more...]
(FREE READ): Fekete moves to Blount County; Seymour P Nick Payne picks college; Maryville softball coaching change
By Mike Blackerby From Powell to Gibbs to Blount County, softball frenzy is sweeping through the Knoxville area. “Some of the best softball players in the state live in a 30-minute radius of us,” said Sarah Fekete Bailey, Alcoa High School’s new … [Read more...]
Story’s not over yet; captures 2 more titles in Nashville
By Mike Blackerby Rebecca Story’s go-to race is the 2-mile, but you’d never know it based on her effort Friday night in Nashville at the 16th annual Music City Distance Carnival. … [Read more...]
(FREE READ): Local star named 2018 All-American
By Dave Link Lauren Yoon can add another honor to her decorated tennis career. The 2018 Webb School graduate was announced Monday as a National High School All-American by the National High School Tennis All-American Foundation. Yoon, … [Read more...]