By Matthew Lutey MURFREESBORO — It was all about community for the Cocke County softball team in the Class 3A state tournament. First time. Two wins. Hundreds of memories. The run came to an end on Thursday afternoon with a 5-0 loss to … [Read more...]
Maryville Softball overcomes chaotic scheduling and weather to reach 4A state title game
By Matthew Lutey MURFREESBORO — It hasn’t been an easy go of it for the Maryville softball team. But playing for a state championship shouldn’t necessarily be easy. And that’s exactly what the Lady Rebels will be doing. A pair of 4-3 … [Read more...]
2026 TSSAA Softball ROUNDUP | Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | powered by Garza Law
By Matthew Lutey MURFREESBORO — A four-and-a-half hour rain and lightning delay took away much of the day for TSSAA state softball play. The delay was even longer for Maryville. Originally set to start its Class 4A second-round contest with … [Read more...]
Back at state for first time in 12 years, Maryville Softball showed no signs of stage being too big
By Matthew Lutey MURFREESBORO — In an introductory video this offseason, first-year Maryville softball coach Michael Spain talked about the goal of reaching the state tournament and winning state tournament games. He made it clear it wasn’t a … [Read more...]
Cocke County Softball wins first-ever state tourney game in its debut; Farragut, Kingston, Catholic drop openers
By Matthew Lutey MURFREESBORO — Not a bad way to start for Cocke County in its first-ever state softball tournament appearance. The Lady Red walked it off on a sacrifice fly by Jaylee Lane to score Brookelyn Strange for a 2-1 victory over Stone … [Read more...]
Alcoa Softball runs into Liberty Creek stumbling block on Day 1
By Matthew Lutey MURFREESBORO — Alcoa softball can’t seem to get away from back-to-back state champion Liberty Creek. Despite the move up from Class 2A to 3A, the Lady Tornadoes began state tournament play on Tuesday against the very same … [Read more...]
Fulton Soccer wins Region 2-AA Soccer Championship; Falcons earn state sectional home game
BY MATTHEW LUTEY If you didn’t have any prior knowledge of the Futon High School soccer team, it would be understandable to see the dominance the Falcons displayed in Thursday’s Region 2-AA Championship Game and think it was old hat. However, … [Read more...]
Farragut Lady Admirals win Region 2-4A Championship; West Lady Rebels still alive for sectional appearance
BY MATTHEW LUTEY Farragut softball has a few different ways it can get the job done. Right now, West softball only has one way — or at least one group of players — to get the job done. … [Read more...]
Warren East gets proactive in Oak Ridge’s 8-4 win over Farragut in Region 2-4A Championship
By MATTHEW LUTEY FARRAGUT — Oak Ridge junior Warren East wasn’t about to leave the bat on his shoulder again. Not with a region title on the line. Not against four-time defending state baseball champion Farragut. The stakes were too high for … [Read more...]
Tycen Moncivaiz, William Blount eliminate Maryville baseball with dramatic 11-10 finish
BY MATTHEW LUTEY DANDRIDGE — What a difference two days can make. It was only Wednesday night that the William Blount High School baseball team was on the brink of its season coming to an end following a run-rule loss to Maryville to start the … [Read more...]