BY MIKE BLACKERBY After years of frustration, the Halls softball team finally made it over the Region 2-AAA semifinal hump Tuesday. The Lady Red Devils advanced to the region championship game for the first time under seven-year coach Bryan Gordon … [Read more...]
Farragut softball eliminates defending-state-champion Powell, 3-2, in region semis
BY MIKE BLACKERBY The score is sure to raise eyebrows across the state. Host Farragut, with a couple of freshmen coming through in the clutch Monday, eliminated defending state champion Powell 3-2 in the Region 2-AAA softball semifinals. … [Read more...]
SECTIONAL TRACK: Georgie McDevitt and Maryville girls headline list of winners
Georgie McDevitt was already an acclaimed track and field athlete heading into her final season. Will Jay and the Maryville coaching staff thought she had another gear, another higher level to get to as a senior. Boy, were they ever right. … [Read more...]
All 5Star Preps Wrestling Team, Wrestler of the Year (2019), Coach of the Year (2019)
WRESTLER OF THE YEAR: Gavin Cagle, CAK BY MIKE BLACKERBY Gavin Cagle leaves no stone unturned in his dogged pursuit of excellence on the mat. In fact, those 24 hours in a day aren’t quite enough for the Christian Academy of Knoxville sophomore, … [Read more...]
SPRING REPORT – Oak Ridge football (2019)
BY MIKE BLACKERBY OAK RIDGE – The losses were small in numbers, but off the charts in terms of contributions. Several familiar faces are missing as Oak Ridge wrapped up its first week of spring football practice on Friday. Big-play … [Read more...]
Abbie Ferguson’s timely home run leads Jefferson County softball to huge win
By Mike Blackerby MORRISTOWN – Jefferson County’s Abbie Ferguson clutched the big yellow softball like a prized trophy during the post-game celebration and she wasn’t about to give it up. … [Read more...]
Senior starts it, freshman closes it; Farragut softball advances
By Mike Blackerby The veteran starter got Farragut into the seventh inning with the tenuous lead. Then the heralded freshman came in and closed the door for the Lady Admirals. … [Read more...]
Emily Agee and Grainger Softball could be a tough out this postseason
RUTLEDGE – She’s one of East Tennessee’s hidden gems and top softball talents. Grainger junior Emily Agee mowed down the opposition once again Thursday in the District 2-AA softball tournament. … [Read more...]
A-E’s Kiyontae Warren, HVA Girls star on Night 2 of KIL Track & Field Championships
BY MIKE BLACKERBY There’s just something about running on the Hardin Valley track that seems to bring out the best in Austin-East’s Kiyontae Warren. The Roadrunners’ Rocket Man made his last KIL Track and Field Championship a memorable one as he … [Read more...]
West’s Caroline Lewis and other local standouts off to strong start at KIL Track & Field
By Mike Blackerby It has been quite the week for Caroline Lewis, and the West track and field standout is just getting warmed up. The Lady Rebels’ senior began a busy two-day run in the KIL Championships Monday at Hardin Valley by winning the long … [Read more...]