BY MATTHEW LUTEY Fulton boys basketball is a regular in the state tournament. Carter hasn’t been since 2015. Both schools will get a chance to qualify this season in Monday’s sectionals, but will first meet in the Region 2-3A Tournament … [Read more...]
Region 2-3A GIRLS SEMIS: Northview Academy, Cocke County to meet for region title
BY MATTHEW LUTEY For the second straight season, it’ll be the Cocke County and Northview girls basketball teams meeting up for a fourth time. The two squads took care of business on Monday in the semifinals of the Region 2-3A Tournament at … [Read more...]
Battle-tested Farragut Admirals hold off Powell to reach Region 2-4A Boys Semifinals
BY MATTHEW LUTEY POWELL —The “scars” are starting to pay off for the Farragut boys basketball team. After a seven-win season last year, and several close district losses this season, the Admirals are headed to the Region 2-4A … [Read more...]
Oak Ridge Wildcats cap off wildly dominant run through District 3-4A; now gear up for daunting Region 2-4A task
BY MATTHEW LUTEY The Oak Ridge boys basketball team was dominant in District 3-4A play this season. It was only fitting that it culminated with a blowout win in the district tournament championship game. … [Read more...]
District 3-4A Girls Championship: Oak Ridge defeats Campbell County for 10th consecutive district tournament title
BY MATTHEW LUTEY The Oak Ridge girls basketball team, and its decorated group of seniors, have been where they stood on Monday night before. Another District 3-4A title, making it 10 in a row for the Lady Wildcats. This time, a 64-49 win over … [Read more...]
PLAYOFF REPORT: Grace Christian Rams tops Lakeway Christian in Division II-A East Region Semifinals
BY MATTHEW LUTEY Have a night, John Martin. The Grace Christian junior guard scored a career-high 31 points as the Rams defeated Lakeway Christian 64-50 on Friday in the semifinals of the Division II-A East Region Tournament held at CAK. The Rams … [Read more...]
Karns Lady Beavers oust Central to remain alive in District 3-4A Tournament
BY MATTHEW LUTEY No matter how the season ends, Karns High school girls basketball coach Lauren Trent, along with seniors Reese Roberts, Rylee Roberts, Lauren Martin and Yuleesa Kennedy, can say "mission accomplished." Because the mission was a … [Read more...]
Anderson County’s seven seniors score sentimental win
BY MATTHEW LUTEY CLINTON — Any Senior Night for high school athletics evokes emotion and reflection. That was especially the case for Anderson County’s boys basketball team on Friday in a 85-63 home win over Northview Academy to … [Read more...]
Jailon Hill’s heroics cap off clutch District 4-4A win for West over Maryville Rebels
BY MATTHEW LUTEY The ending sequence couldn’t have been more perfectly timed for senior point guard Jailon Hill and the West boys basketball team. … [Read more...]
DOUBLE GAMER: Webb School of Knoxville win wild rivalry showdowns with Catholic — Friday, Feb. 7, 2025
By Matthew Lutey Webb’s girls and boys basketball teams both trailed at halftime on Friday at home against Catholic. Neither tasted defeat. … [Read more...]