The Tennessee Sports Writers Association released its 2022 All-State Softball Teams on Thursday, July 7. Class A C: Ella Hampton, Oliver Springs, Sr. C: May Wilson, Sale Creek, Sr. IF: Megan Armstrong, Oliver Springs, Jr. IF: Lily Taylor, … [Read more...]
2022 TSWA All-State Baseball Teams
The Tennessee Sports Writers Association released its 2022 TSWA All-State Baseball Teams on Wednesday, July 6. Class A IF: Hayden Hixson, McKenzie, Jr. IF: Cade Pollock, University School-Johnson City, Sr. IF: Jayden Mount, South Pittsburg, … [Read more...]
Powell QB Jordyn Potts commits to Tennessee Tech
By Jesse Smithey In a week when area Class of 2023 prospects are flying off the recruiting board, Powell senior quarterback Jordyn Potts also took his name off the list. The 6-foot, dual-threat Potts announced his commitment to Tennessee Tech via … [Read more...]
Gibbs High School names Kendell McGill as its new girls basketball coach
BY JESSE SMITHEY Kendell McGill’s second head-coaching job will be at a place she knows quite well. … [Read more...]
Navy makes big impression on Gavin Noe; AC senior commits
By JESSE SMITHEY As far as first impressions go, the Naval Academy made quite a big one on Gavin Noe. So much so, that the Anderson County High School rising senior announced his commitment to the Midshipmen football program Tuesday. … [Read more...]
Oak Ridge’s Elijah Rogers looks to have bigger and better 2022
By Jesse Smithey The 2021 season for Elijah Rogers won’t be one he cherishes too often. That could be said for anyone associated with the Oak Ridge football program last season. But especially for Rogers. Now, though, the Oak Ridge High School … [Read more...]
Maryville RB Noah Vaughn commits to Virginia; career trajectory still rising
By Jesse Smithey Noah Vaughn’s trajectory as a coveted running back continues to rise. And just where it might level off is becoming increasingly harder to project. The rising senior at Maryville High School announced his commitment to the … [Read more...]
7v7 REPORT: Brett Cortez is new QB1 at William Blount, Webb’s WR duo, and highly touted frosh QBs find homes
BY JESSE SMITHEY With the TSSAA-mandated dead period on the near horizon, teams are wrapping up their 7-on-7 June work before the respite arrives. Webb School of Knoxville played host to a passing session Thursday night with Oak … [Read more...]
7v7 REPORT: Webb Spartans at Alcoa Tornadoes – June 15, 2022
BY JESSE SMITHEY ALCOA — Zach Lunsford, the Alcoa High School starting quarterback heading into this fall, thought he was ready to grip the reins of the Tornadoes offense when thrust under center as an unproven sophomore in the early weeks of the … [Read more...]
12 Area High School Football Players Who Deserve More Respect
BY JESSE SMITHEY Maybe they play on a team with a high-profile player and simply operate in the shadows. Maybe they just haven't been discovered yet. Or perhaps they just do a little bit of everything for their teams. Whatever their cases … [Read more...]