Mike Blackerby PIGEON FORGE – Sydney Feistner and her Grace Christian teammates are in a groove at the plate. Feistner had a triple, double and single as the Lady Rams pounded Newark (N.J.) Academy 12-2 in their second of three softball games … [Read more...]
Gibbs softball still far to go before state title No. 11; but offense is popping so far
BY MIKE BLACKERBY It’s early in the season and there’s still plenty to work on, but Gibbs softball coach Carol Mitchell couldn’t help but appreciate her team’s offensive prowess Monday in a 20-5 win over Gatlinburg-Pittman. “We didn’t play … [Read more...]
2019 5Star Preps Softball Preview
The 2019 season is underway. Powell returns as Class AAA state champion. Gibbs is always ready to make a run, and Grace and The King's Academy have shots at Division II-A glory. Check out all the top teams and players in the 5Star Preps Softball … [Read more...]
JaVonte Thomas nears perfection for Oak Ridge; Wildcats advance to face Catholic
By Mike Blackerby OAK RIDGE – Oak Ridge’s JaVonte Thomas was near-perfect Sunday in the Wildcats’ 78-63 Region 2-AAA quarterfinal elimination win over West. … [Read more...]
Oak Ridge/Bearden? Yes, please! Oak Ridge beats William Blount to set up showdown
BY MIKE BLACKERBY OAK RIDGE – William Blount’s upset hopes against Oak Ridge Friday in the Region 2-AAA quarterfinals were predicated on making shots. The Lady Wildcats clamped down on defense and made sure that plan never got off the ground. … [Read more...]
Marcus Smith erupts in fourth quarter; his 41 points lead Oak Ridge past Karns
BY MIKE BLACKERBY Marcus Smith turned up the intensity about 10-fold in the fourth quarter Wednesday as Oak Ridge rallied from nine down to defeat host Karns 75-65 in the action-packed District 3-AAA boys championship. … [Read more...]
THREE TIMES A CHARM: Jada Guinn’s MVP efforts lead Oak Ridge to District 3-AAA title
By Mike Blackerby District 3-AAA teams are likely glad they’ve seen the last of Jada Guinn. The smooth senior point guard guided Oak Ridge to its fourth district tournament title in a row and claimed MVP honors for the third time Tuesday as the … [Read more...]
Karns ekes by and Oak Ridge cruises; each advance to Wednesday’s 3-AAA Championship
BY MIKE BLACKERBY Thanks to a dominating performance by Tee Hodge-Harper, Karns is in a position to claim its first District 3-AAA tournament since the 2011-12 season. … [Read more...]
District 3-AA: Ty Hurst spurs on Carter to win; G-P Girls win postseason rivalry vs. Pigeon Forge
BY MIKE BLACKERBY GATLINBURG – Carter coach Spencer Beaty never knows on any given night exactly who is going to lead the way. Saturday in the District 3-AA semifinals against Gibbs, it was junior swing player Ty Hurst. … [Read more...]
District 2-AAA: Morristown East buzzer-beater tops South-Doyle, Morristown West girls drop Morristown East
MIKE BLACKERBY SEVIERVILLE – Connor Jordan suffered through an uncharacteristic cold night from the field Thursday in the District 2-AAA semifinals, but he made the one that mattered most. Morristown East’s standout senior point guard hit a … [Read more...]