By Jesse Smithey MURFREESBORO - The Christian Academy of Knoxville baseball team needed to win twice Thursday to capture the Division II-A state championship. Well, Step 1 is complete. The Warriors run-ruled Tipton-Rosemark, … [Read more...]
Alcoa finishes second in Division I small class
By Mike Blackerby MURFREESBORO -- Alcoa and Austin-East turned in strong showings Wednesday at the Small Class state track and field championships at Middle Tennessee State University. Alcoa compiled 79 points to finish second in the boys’ team … [Read more...]
SPRING FLING PHOTOS (Free Read): Danny Parker’s best shots from Day 2
MURFREESBORO - Our nomadic photographer Danny Parker went nuts on Wednesday and made tons of stops around Murfreesboro to capture as much action from Greater Knoxville Area teams and athletes as possible. He's been amazing. Here are some of his … [Read more...]
FREE READ: Greenback baseball rallies on Day 2; Bearden soccer’s season ends
MURFREESBORO - The Greenback High School boys' baseball team pulled off the unthinkable Wednesday. Not only did the Cherokees win two games in one day to stave off elimination from the Class A state tournament bracket, but they also avenged a 16-0 … [Read more...]
TENNIS: Bearden boys’ team met unfortunate fate in state final
By Dave Link MURFREESBORO – Jacob Pearson could hardly walk Wednesday afternoon. … [Read more...]
SOFTBALL: Olivia Wheeler hits walkoff homer for Gibbs; Grace, Kingston, Sweetwater fall
By Mike Blackerby MURFREESBORO -- Clutch play has been a hallmark for Gibbs over the years during its run of 10 softball state championships. … [Read more...]
TENNIS: L&N STEM makes name for itself but falls in the finals
By Dave Link MURFREESBORO – L&N STEM Academy’s historic tennis season came up short of a state title Wednesday. … [Read more...]
BASEBALL: CAK avoids elimination, advances to state title game
By Dave Link LAVERGNE – There’s nothing like playing for a state championship – even if you’ve got to win two games to get it. Christian Academy of Knoxville’s baseball team is in such position Thursday against Tipton-Rosemark Academy in the … [Read more...]
TENNIS: Webb School tennis teams both win state titles … again
BY DAVE LINK MURFREESBORO – Lauren Yoon added an intimidation factor to her tennis game Wednesday morning. Not that she needed it. The graduated senior at Webb School sported an artificial tattoo on her arm before the Lady Spartans rolled … [Read more...]
SOFTBALL: No quit in Lady Govs on Wednesday but tough day awaits Thursday
By Mike Blackerby MURFREESBORO -- William Blount could have folded after losing a heartbreaker to powerhouse Ooltewah Wednesday in its Class AAA state tournament softball opener. The Lady Governors could have packed it in after pitching ace Kelsie … [Read more...]