BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — Eight area softball teams played on the opening day of the 2024 Spring Fling, and six won. From historic wins to another no-no, here's what happened with 5Star Preps softball teams on Tuesday, May 21. CLASS … [Read more...]
Gavin Brewer, Farragut Admirals begin title defense with 11-5 win over Beech
BY JESSE SMITHEY In a Farragut's lineup saturated with college talent, perhaps senior catch Gavin Brewer doesn't always garner the spotlight like most. After all, Farragut has four starters who bat better than .430 on the season. But Brewer … [Read more...]
Clinton High School and football coach Darell Keith part ways
BY JESSE SMITHEY A new head coach will head up the Clinton High School football program this fall. The Dragons and Darell Keith have parted ways after four seasons with him at the helm. … [Read more...]
2024 Mr. Baseball Winners announced on Tuesday by Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association
MURFREESBORO — The Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association named its 2024 Mr. Baseball Award winners on Tuesday, May 21, at a ceremony in Murfreesboro, Tenn. You'll find the full list of finalists and winners below. Stats are included … [Read more...]
KOC POSTSEASON TRACKER (Sunday, May 19, 2024): Oliver Springs, Gibbs softball teams secure TSSAA State Tournament Berths
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...]