By Mike Blackerby Ty Hurst looks in the mirror and likes what he sees. Translated, the mature-beyond-his-years Carter High School basketball standout is confident in his own skin. Just spend a few minutes talking to the upbeat and positive Hurst … [Read more...]
GIRLS HOOPS: HVA stays positive, AC’s real McCoy, Farragut vs. Maryville
By Mike Blackerby Hardin Valley coach Jennifer Galloway knew there would be trying times coming into the 2018-19 high school basketball season. After all, the Lady Hawks graduated all-time leading scorer and rebounder Abbey Cornelius (Chattanooga) … [Read more...]
GIRLS HOOPS: Northview, the leader in District 3-AA, nearing milestone win
By Mike Blackerby KODAK – Northview Academy’s young girls basketball program is already closing in on a milestone win. … [Read more...]
Morristown West boys (16-2) proving to be legit contender in Class AAA
By Mike Blackerby MORRISTOWN – Makai Olden’s second-half dunk-fest ignited streaking Morristown West Monday night, as the Trojans raced past South-Doyle 70-45 to claim their 12th win in a row. … [Read more...]
Vols signee Drew Pember striving to return to form for Bearden
By Mike Blackerby Bearden’s Drew Pember hopes a season of profound frustration is behind him as the calendar flips to 2019. The highly touted 6-foot-10 senior wing has managed just spot duty in a handful of games through Bearden’s 12-5 start as he … [Read more...]
Austin-East ‘Tougher and More Physical’ than rival Fulton on Saturday
By Mike Blackerby Physical and tenacious Austin-East opened strong and was never seriously challenged in a 52-40 win over rival Fulton Saturday at the Roadrunners’ Clifford Ross Gymnasium. … [Read more...]
‘CATS CRUISE: Oak Ridge sweeps girls’ and boys’ rivalry games with Clinton
BY MIKE BLACKERBY OAK RIDGE – Oak Ridge got an unexpected lift off its bench early and then turned things over to senior point guard Marcus Smith in Thursday’s 86-63 win over rival Clinton at Wildcat Arena. … [Read more...]
REBELS ROLL: Maryville bests AC, 75-51, in ‘bittersweet’ coaching matchup
By Mike Blackerby MARYVILLE – Maryville coach Mark Eldridge always pulls for Anderson County – except when his Rebels go up against the Mavericks. That’s why there was a tinge of bittersweet for Eldridge after Maryville handled Anderson County … [Read more...]
Austin-East pressures Catholic into season’s second loss
BY MIKE BLACKERBY Austin-East’s in-your-face style of basketball overcame Catholic’s towering height advantage Friday night in the Safe-T Security Christmas Classic. … [Read more...]
Tevon Summers and Central Bobcats ready for 2019 season stretch
By Mike Blackerby PIGEON FORGE— Central had one smoking-hot hand from 3-point range Thursday in first-round play in the King of the Smokies Christmas Classic. … [Read more...]