BY JESSE SMITHEY Early day rains Monday washed some postseason plans. But we still got plenty of contests completed, including: Union County Baseball's first district title HVA wins nightcap against Farragut baseball to win district … [Read more...]
Farragut Baseball pulls off wins over Heritage and Bearden on Saturday to keep season alive; Admirals to face HVA for district title
BY JESSE SMITHEY At some point in his prep baseball career, Cole Draper will likely take the reins of the starting shortstop position for Farragut High School, most likely when junior Lukas Buckner graduates. Buckner has the position on … [Read more...]
KOC Postseason Tracker (05.05.23): Hardin Valley Academy mercy rules Bearden; Heritage rallies from 7 down to oust Maryville
BY JESSE SMITHEY In a light night of postseason play, big things still happened. Bearden and Hardin Valley — the top two seeds in the District 4-4A Baseball Tournament — squared off. And in the undercard match at HVA, Heritage put on a rally … [Read more...]
Grayson Vincil late-game heroics send Lenoir City to District 5-3A Championship Game
BY JESSE SMITHEY The postseason simply tailor-makes heroes. And Grayson Vincil became just that Friday. … [Read more...]
The KOC Postseason Tracker — May 4, 2023: Polston wins 700th, CAK claims region series, Bearden tops Farragut baseball
BY JESSE SMITHEY Now it feels like the postseason. Upsets. Milestones. Indelible performances. And even a no-hitter. Here's what you need to know about what happened in the postseason in and around Knoxville on Thursday, May … [Read more...]
The KOC POSTSEASON TRACKER: Wednesday, May 3, 2023
BY JESSE SMITHEY The postseason for baseball and softball got going quietly Wednesday, as most of the area's postseason schedules will ramp up in the coming days. But here's a quick look at some notable finishes and stats from Wednesday, May 3, … [Read more...]
Knoxville’s Blue Cain commits to Georgia men’s basketball
BY JESSE SMITHEY Blue Cain's second journey through the college basketball recruiting process reached its end Wednesday. The former Knoxville Catholic High standout and now Top 100 talent committed to Georgia. … [Read more...]
FREE READ — What happened in the 2023 KIL Track & Field Championships
BY JESSE SMITHEY Farragut High School parlayed its cross-country success from the fall into some track & field success this spring. The Admirals boys' track & field team won its first KIL Championship since 2002, claiming the title … [Read more...]
Gibbs High School announces Aaron Large as new head boys basketball coach
BY JESSE SMITHEY Gibbs High School turned to one of its own this week to fill its boys basketball coaching vacancy. … [Read more...]
Webb School of Knoxville 2024 WR/DB Markeis Barrett commits to Wake Forest
BY JESSE SMITHEY Class of 2024 football prospects are flying off the recruiting board of late. And Markeis Barrett joined the group of players who have made college commitments. The 6-foot receiver from the Webb School of Knoxville announced … [Read more...]