Jordan Heifner called it the biggest win of her career. For Carter’s girls basketball program, it might be the most important victory in school history. The Lady Hornets advanced to just their second region championship in school history Monday … [Read more...]
Carter Green Hornets thriving off ‘doubters’ this postseason
By MIKE BLACKERBY STRAWBERRY PLAINS - Carter is one win away from silencing the naysayers. The Hornets pulled away late from Kingston Saturday night at Carter, posting a 68-57 win in the quarterfinals of the Region 2-AA tournament. … [Read more...]
Farragut Lady Admirals win at 2-seed Powell; sets up elimination semifinal vs. Bearden
By MIKE BLACKERBY Farragut’s nearly impenetrable defense carried the Lady Admirals to a 52-37 win Friday in the Region 2-AAA quarterfinals at Powell High School. Farragut built a fence around Powell senior guard Bailey Trumm, who recently set the … [Read more...]
New QB1s, part VIII: Gatlinburg-Pittman looks to replace longtime starter J.D. Shults
NEW QB1, part VIII: Gatlinburg-Pittman By MIKE BLACKERBY Gatlinburg-Pittman will have a new look at quarterback when the Highlanders open the 2020 season against Hampton. J.D. Shults, who started 35 consecutive games over the last three seasons, … [Read more...]
Campbell Penland’s late-game heroics lift Northview Academy to District 3-AA championship
Campbell Penland came up with the play of the season Tuesday night for the Northview Academy Lady Cougars. And with just seconds to spare. … [Read more...]
Greeneville boys basketball still one to watch in the Class AA field
By MIKE BLACKERBY RUTLEDGE – Brad Woolsey thinks he has enough offense for Greeneville to make a solid run at its first state tournament since 2014. Just how far his basketball team advances in the postseason will likely be predicated on defense, … [Read more...]
Fulton’s Sweat and Lacey too much for Scott Highlanders in District 4-AA semifinals
By MIKE BLACKERBY It was the same old story for Fulton and Scott High Saturday night in the District 4-AA tournament semifinals. The Highlanders pushed the Falcons to the limit for the third time this season, but Fulton once again found a path to … [Read more...]
Wes Maples finds motivation to rally Sevier County past Morristown East in district semis
MORRISTOWN – Sevier County standout Wes Maples had plenty of motivation late in the third quarter Friday with Sevier County trailing Morristown East by 11 in the District 2-AAA tournament semifinals. The top-seeded Smoky Bears were floundering after … [Read more...]
George and Prats push William Blount past West; Govs secure Region 2-AAA Tournament berth
By MIKE BLACKERBY William Blount finally got the best of West when it mattered the most. … [Read more...]
Sophomore guard Micah Simpson sparks playoff win; Morristown East eliminates Mo. West
By MIKE BLACKERBY MORRISTOWN – Sophomore guard Micah Simpson and Morristown East was on a mission from the opening tap against rival Morristown West Tuesday in the District 2-AAA tournament quarterfinals. “We talked about it in practice about how … [Read more...]