By Jesse Smithey Gibbs High School softball coach Carol Mitchell wasn’t pleased Monday with her team’s offensive performance in the region semifinals. She had no complaints Wednesday, though. Gibbs took care of visiting Kingston by a 12-1 … [Read more...]
FREE READ: Pigeon Forge takes Region 2-AA, Webb & CAK play crucial games Thursday
By Jesse Smithey A week ago, the Pigeon Forge High School baseball team didn’t appear to belong on the same field as Gibbs during a District 3-AA Championship. But Wednesday night, exactly seven days later, Pigeon Forge hoisted a region title … [Read more...]
William Blount takes Region 2-AAA, but could face Powell again
By Mike Blackerby The ink was barely dry on William Blount’s 6-2 Region 2-AAA softball championship win at Powell Wednesday night when talk turned to a possible third meeting of the season between the teams at next week’s state tournament in … [Read more...]
Freshman pitcher (7-0) steers Farragut past Karns in Region 2-AAA finale
By Dave Link 5 Star Preps Farragut High School left-hander Hunter Merrick isn’t your average freshman pitcher, and he showed it again Wednesday night. … [Read more...]
(FREE READ): Three local players named TBCA 2018 Mr. Baseball Finalists
By Jesse Smithey The Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association (TBCA) announced its finalists for Mr. Baseball Awards on Wednesday. Below are the finalists for their respective classifications. Winners will be announced next week during Spring … [Read more...]
Region Tennis Round-up: Large & Small Schools
By Dave Link Tyler Lane didn’t have a dog in the fight Tuesday at Tyson Park. Instead, the Bearden High School tennis coach had two doubles teams competing for the Region 2-Large championship and a berth in next Thursday’s Division I-Large … [Read more...]
Farragut survives in OT, 3-2, over Oak Ridge
By Mike Blackerby It was only fitting that one of the most bizarre soccer games of the season was decided in unconventional fashion Tuesday night at Farragut. … [Read more...]
Knoxville Catholic soccer seniors seeking title for Coach Heins
By Dave Link It’s been a great ride for the three seniors on Catholic High School’s soccer team. They have a special bond, one shared with their coach. Christian Kirk, Ian Sauter, and Jason Houbre want to finish their high school careers by … [Read more...]
FREE READ: Bearden, Maryville score big soccer wins Tuesday night
By Jesse Smithey The Bearden High School boys’ soccer team got more resistance from a lightning delay Tuesday than it did from its opponent. While threatening weather halted the Bulldogs, it was only temporary, as they routed the visiting … [Read more...]
Freeman Pinkney hired to coach Knoxville Catholic girls’ basketball
By Jesse Smithey It isn't hard to figure out why Knoxville Catholic High School ultimately hired Freeman Pinkney as its new girls' basketball coach. One conversation with the 30-year-old will have you ready to run a marathon. Or, at least, a … [Read more...]