BY MATTHEW LUTEY ALCOA — Before Alcoa’s softball season began, the players did their own vision boards. Sophomore catcher Tori Hahn’s had “25 state champs” on hers. Junior pitcher Kaylea Osborne’s said “Win state.” The vision isn’t a … [Read more...]
Defending state-champion Dobyns-Bennett ends Halls softball season, 3-0, in state sectionals
By Matthew Lutey The Halls softball team got hit early, and couldn’t get back on their feet. The Lady Red Devils suffered a season-ending 3-0 loss at home on Friday to Kingsport Dobyns-Bennett in a Class 4A state sectional. Halls (32-7-1) was … [Read more...]
Fulton Soccer magic continues; Falcons win region title in PKs over Cocke County
BY MATTHEW LUTEY It seems like every time the Fulton soccer team tries to reach a new milestone, penalty kicks are involved. So it should come as little surprise that as the Falcons tried to secure their first region title in school history, … [Read more...]
Halls Lady Red Devils rally late and top Maryville in extras, 3-2
BY MATTHEW LUTEY Emery Bales’ walk-up music “Unwritten” by Natasha Bedingfield had more than one meaning on Tuesday night. The Halls softball senior pitcher and designated player likely uses that song for its message about being the author of … [Read more...]
Bearden Soccer erupts offensively in District 4-AAA Championship win over Hardin Valley Academy
By Matthew Lutey Recently, Bearden soccer coach Ryan Radcliffe has been emphasizing the importance of putting teams away early. Seems like the message sunk in. … [Read more...]
CAK storms past Lakeway in Division II-A East region semis; legendary coach Tommy Pharr gets 1,000th win
BY MATTHEW LUTEY WHITE PINE — CAK baseball coach Tommy Pharr has seen plenty of runs, hits, balls and strikes during his career. He’s also seen so many of his players go on to graduate, build careers, get married and have families. Through … [Read more...]
Powell tops Central, 2-1, with walk-off hit at District 3-4A Tournament
BY MATTHEW LUTEY You couldn’t have scripted it any better for Kwade Carver and the Powell baseball team on Thursday night. Postseason. Tie game in extra innings. Runner in scoring position with two outs. … [Read more...]
Defending-champion South-Doyle and Sevier County soccer teams battle to the wire Tuesday night
By Matthew Lutey The South-Doyle and Sevier County soccer teams likely didn’t enter Tuesday’s contest hoping for a tie. … [Read more...]
Bearden Bulldogs soccer blank West with 4-nil win Tuesday
BY MATTHEW LUTEY Maybe the only downside to winning a state championship is the target on your back the following season. But according to Bearden boys soccer coach Ryan Radcliffe, the target for his team was going to be there no matter … [Read more...]
Anderson County Softball knocks off rival Clinton, 9-6, on Monday night
BY MATTHEW LUTEY CLINTON — Kaycee Baldwin, Kara Waddell and Cindle Justice. They’re players in three different grades playing different roles within the Anderson County softball team, but all were equally important to the Lady Mavericks’ 9-6 … [Read more...]