By MATTHEW LUTEY West junior point guard Kalou Fofana was in the zone on Friday night. So much so, he had no idea the type of game he was having. Tommy Eggleston, the Rebels’ coach, was right there with him. But even Fofana didn’t realize it … [Read more...]
Clinton Dragons basketball teams take 1-seeds and momentum into postseason next week
BY MATTHEW LUTEY CLINTON — Every so often in high school athletics, a special class comes along and lifts a team to new heights when that class gets to its senior year. It’s four years — sometimes longer than that, if the players grew up in the … [Read more...]
Sevier County fourth-quarter surge helps Bearettes down Cocke County, 47-40
BY MATTHEW LUTEY SEVIERVILLE — The majority of Tuesday’s girls basketball contest between Sevier County and Cocke County played out as expected for two teams undefeated in their respective districts and with recent postseason success. Back and … [Read more...]
Webb Spartans pull away from Catholic in second half for 71-55 win
BY MATTHEW LUTEY Webb was ready for another big-game environment. Playing in front of a sold-out home crowd, the defending state champion Spartans completed the regular-season sweep of rival Catholic, winning 71-55 on Friday night. After a … [Read more...]
Central Bobcats (20-3, 8-0) lock up 1-seed for District 3-4A Tournament with win over Powell
BY MATTHEW LUTEY This deep into the boys basketball season, it’s been established Central is a good team. The next step is going from good to great. The Bobcats took a stride in that direction on Friday with a 55-45 victory at Powell to remain … [Read more...]
Bryson Maddox, Clinton Dragons fend off Anderson County in rivalry game
BY MATTHEW LUTEY CLINTON — Last Friday, Clinton senior Bryson Maddox dropped a school-record 57 points. This Friday, the Dragons weren’t able to reach 57 points as a team. No matter, the end result of both games were Clinton wins. … [Read more...]
Central Bobcats (14-3, 3-0) pick up District 3-4A win over Powell
BY MATTHEW LUTEY The impact of a new head coach and coaching staff has been evident from the start of the season for the Central boys basketball team. Just like there’s been trust in the big picture, there was also trust within Tuesday’s game … [Read more...]
Grace Christian Rams’ mindset could produce big second-half of the 2025-26 season
BY MATTHEW LUTEY CLINTON — The hole Monday night was too big to climb out of for the Grace Christian boys basketball team. … [Read more...]
Heritage Mountaineers get the better of Fulton Falcons, 55-51, at Hammer’s Hardwood Classic
By Matthew Lutey It may not be a rivalry, but the Heritage and Fulton boys basketball teams have gotten pretty familiar with each other this month. With Friday’s 55-51 victory in the Hammer’s Hardwood Classic at Fulton, the Mountaineers bested … [Read more...]
Fulton Falcons get game-winner to down previously unbeaten Seymour, 50-48
BY MATTHEW LUTEY It wasn’t all that pretty, but it sure was exciting. Fulton senior Justin Burris scored the game-winning layup with 2.8 seconds remaining to give the Falcons a 50-48 win at home over Seymour in boys basketball on Tuesday evening. … [Read more...]