By Mike Blackerby Former Central High School baseball standout Jackson Greer refuses to let the naysayers win. One way or another, the rising East Tennessee State senior is determined to realize his dreams of playing in the Major … [Read more...]
PRESEASON REPORT: Oneida football faces early obstacle; Midway’s new leadership
There are hurdles to clear, but optimism runs high in the Oneida High School preseason football camp – as usual. Coach Tony Lambert’s Indians are coming off an 8-4 season that ended with a tough 23-21 loss to South Greene in the second round of the … [Read more...]
7v7 REPORT: the 2019 West Rebels
By Mike Blackerby This could be the season that West’s offense finally catches up with its always-nasty defense. If so, look out for coach Lamar Brown’s Rebels in 2019. “I expect us to take a big step (offensively),” said Brown, in his third … [Read more...]
7v7 REPORT — Central at Oak Ridge football
By Mike Blackerby OAK RIDGE – Two of the state’s top Class 5A programs butted heads Thursday in 7-on-7 play on Blankenship Field. Defending 5A state champion Central and Oak Ridge squared off in a passing-only scrimmage as area teams get ready to … [Read more...]
South-Doyle’s loss to Catholic in 7v7 title game is preseason motivator
By Mike Blackerby It was only a preseason passing competition, but South-Doyle coach Clark Duncan wanted to get his point across to his team. He even put an exclamation point on it. After six consecutive wins in the two-day Knoxville Classic … [Read more...]
Knoxville 7v7 Classic: Gibbs football displays its speed; New Era for HVA Hawks
By Mike Blackerby There’s another dimension to Gibbs football this season. Long known for their bruising style of grind-it-out offense, the Eagles looked quicker and swifter Monday during the Knoxville Classic 7-on-7 tournament at Powell. … [Read more...]
Marc Weekly resigns as TKA softball coach; Dayna Carter named successor
By Mike Blackerby Marc Weekly, who guided The King’s Academy to three Division II-A state softball state championships in breakneck speed, announced his resignation as head coach Sunday in a prepared statement. “I thank the administration, faculty, … [Read more...]
7on7 REPORT: Greenback, Lenoir City at Anderson County
By Mike Blackerby CLINTON – Braden Carnes looked right at home Saturday wearing Greenback orange. Carnes, a senior transfer from Maryville, continued his quarterback indoctrination with the Cherokees as Greenback took part in 7-on-7 play at … [Read more...]
5SP NOTES – Greeneville at Powell creates buzz; Oliver Springs building on 9-3 season
By Mike Blackerby High school football was the focus Wednesday as 5Star Preps hosted its second annual Preseason Kickoff Event at Main Event Knoxville. One of the hot subjects percolating among coaches and players was the impending Aug. 22 showdown … [Read more...]
7v7 REPORT: Gatlinburg-Pittman, Sevier County & Austin-East updates (July 9, 2019)
GATLINBURG --Gatlinburg-Pittman’s offense seemed to spread the ball around at will Tuesday as the Highlanders hosted more than a dozen schools in 7-on-7 play on their home field and Rocky Top Sports World. That’s what happens when you return most of … [Read more...]