BY JESSE SMITHEY Playing on Sunday is never ideal. It's out of the routine and, at this point in the season, doesn't allow for much rest time before next week's state tournament. But given what's happened with the weather of late, some area … [Read more...]
The KOC Postseason Tracker (Saturday, May 18, 2024): Alcoa Softball and Six Area Boys Soccer Teams secure state berths
The TSSAA Spring Fling is on the very near horizon. That means teams are booking their spots in state tournament fields. Here's how Alcoa Softball secured a berth into next week's Class 2A state tournament. And, here's more on how SIX AREA … [Read more...]
KOC POSTSEASON TRACKER (May 17, 2024) — Carter Softball, Wartburg Softball, Sweetwater Baseball secure State Berths
BY JESSE SMITHEY Though rain pushed much of Friday's schedule into Saturday, a few area teams still managed to fit in their state sectionals — and three secured berths into next week's Spring Fling 2024 TSSAA State Championships in … [Read more...]
KOC POSTSEASON TRACKER: Baseball Sectionals, Softball Regionals, Boys Soccer Region Championships — Thursday, May 16, 2024
From Farragut Baseball's continued dominance to Oakdale's and Oak Ridge's historic postseason wins, get the rundown on what happened in TSSAA baseball postseason game from Thursday, May 15. But, we also have scores and more from region soccer … [Read more...]
2024 SPRING PRACTICE REPORT: Bearden Bulldogs
BY JESSE SMITHEY Bearden wrapped up its spring practice last week, and 5Star Preps caught up with head coach Josh Jones to discuss what all happened, as well as learn more about some top returning players and some newcomers. … [Read more...]
KOC POSTSEASON TRACKER: Region Softball Championships; Baseball Sectional Series — Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Get the latest happenings in the 2024 TSSAA State Playoffs for baseball and softball on Wednesday, May 15. And see what games are coming up next ... … [Read more...]
TBCA announces finalists for 2024 Mr. Baseball awards
The Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association released its statewide finalists for 2024 Mr. Baseball Awards on Wednesday. Finalists can be found below. Winners will be announced early next week during Spring Fling in Murfreesboro. CLASS 1A … [Read more...]
KOC POSTSEASON TRACKER — BOYS SOCCER REGION SEMIFINALS (2024)
TSSAA BOYS SOCCER REGION SEMIFINALS Region 1-A Gatlinburg-Pittman 5, Kingston 0 — played Monday, May 13 Pigeon Forge 7, Oneida 0 Region 2-A CSLA 3, Chatt. Prep 0 — played Monday, May 13 CSAS 9, Sweetwater 0 — played Monday, May 13 Region … [Read more...]
KOC Postseason Tracker (2024): Region Softball Semifinals — May 13, 2024
MONDAY, May 13 SOFTBALL Region 1-A Cloudland 4, Hancock County 3 North Greene 4, Cosby 3 Region 2-A Wartburg 4, Greenback 3 Oliver Springs 7, Midway 6 — OS freshman Layla Alcorn's homer proved the difference while Bella Thornton got the … [Read more...]
KOC 2024 POSTSEASON TRACKER: Saturday’s Region Baseball updates
BY JESSE SMITHEY We're almost to the state sectionals. Here's the skinny on which area teams won region titles this weekend, which teams have to play Sunday and a quick glance at some of the state sectional matchups. … [Read more...]