By Mike Blackerby CLINTON – It was an improbable softball comeback sparked by the most unlikely of heroes. Halls scrambled for five runs in the seventh inning against Anderson County on Monday to force extra innings and then pushed across two more … [Read more...]
Austin-East boys’ soccer (7-0-1) enjoying undefeated start to the season
By Mike Blackerby There’s another sport to be reckoned with at Austin-East, and it has nothing to do with the Roadrunners’ tradition-rich football, basketball or track teams. The upstart A-E soccer team is off to the best start in school … [Read more...]
Jump Rivalry Growing between Ethan Campbell (Halls), Shawn Stacy (Central)
Talk about a burgeoning rivalry. Ethan Campbell of Halls and Shawn Stacy of Central, two elite high jumpers with their sights set on the magical 7-foot mark, met for just the second time in a track and field meet Thursday at Bearden. Neither … [Read more...]
Lilly Holston’s adaptability leads Powell softball to 5-2 win over Anderson County
BY MIKE BLACKERBY CLINTON — Versatile Lilly Holston is on her third position in three seasons with the Powell High School softball team. No matter where she’s needed, the Lady Panthers’ hard-hitting junior is happy to oblige. … [Read more...]
New head basketball coach job opens up in Knox County
By Mike Blackerby A new basketball coaching job has opened in Knox County. … [Read more...]
No shock here: Morristown West and Webb soccer play to a tie
By Mike Blackerby Given Webb’s penchant for tie games, Spartans coach Jared Ziegler shouldn’t have been shocked by the bizarre ending to Saturday’s game against Morristown West. The Trojans’ P.J. Reyes hopped a kick over the head of charging Webb … [Read more...]
Owen Finch scores twice; Maryville soccer improves with Greeneville win
By Mike Blackerby Optimism is growing in the Maryville soccer camp. Friday’s 3-0 win by the Rebels over two-time defending state Class AA champion Greeneville in the Bearden Invitational is the latest confidence boost. … [Read more...]
Grace Christian softball holds on for shootout win over Anderson County
BY MIKE BLACKERBY Grace Christian softball coach Dewayne Hunt will take a win over Anderson County any time, no matter the circumstances. Hunt’s Lady Rams jumped to an early eight-run lead against the Lady Mavericks but had to hold on for a 13-10 … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS 2019 Track & Field Preview
TRACK & FIELD PREVIEW - 2019 Here are the top six boys teams and top six girls teams to watch this track & field season -- as well as, more than 30 individual performers who should shine this spring. … [Read more...]
Hannah Bruce and Anderson County Softball flirt with perfection against Karns
By Mike Blackerby Hannah Bruce flirted with perfection Tuesday at Karns, but that’s nothing new for Anderson County’s standout senior pitcher. … [Read more...]