BY ETHAN STONE SMYRNA — Dylan Loy, the ace Pigeon Forge pitcher, walked back to the mound unbothered Wednesday afternoon after two Forrest runs crossed the plate and cut the Pigeon Forge lead in half. Loy settled in, forced a ground out and … [Read more...]
Pigeon Forge finds just enough pitching in 8-6 opening-round win over White House Heritage
BY JESSE SMITHEY SMYRNA — If you were wearing a Pigeon Forge baseball uniform Tuesday in a TSSAA Class 2A first-round game, there’s a good chance you got in to pitch. Or, at a minimum, made it to the bullpen for a warm-up toss or … [Read more...]
SUBSTATE LOOK: Catholic baseball, Powell baseball, Pigeon Forge baseball, Coalfield baseball, Alcoa softball, Harriman softball make state
By JESSE SMITHEY Some still call it "substate," but the TSSAA state sectionals prove to be the gateway to the coveted state tournament. And plenty of area high school baseball teams and softball teams claimed spots in the Spring Fling's field … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Sevier County vs. Science Hill, Pigeon Forge vs. Union County (May 18, 2022)
5STAR PHOTOS We have photos from the following TSSAA region championship games from Wednesday, May 18: Sevier County vs. Science Hill baseball Pigeon Forge vs. Union County baseball Enjoy some free photos below ... To see the … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Pigeon Forge at Farragut baseball – Thursday, April 28, 2022
PIGEON FORGE @ FARRAGUT We got a 55-photo gallery from the Pigeon Forge at Farragut baseball game on Thursday night. The host Admirals won 1-0 over Pigeon Forge, as Garrett Brewer went 2 for 3 and drove in the game-winning run in the bottom of … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Pigeon Forge at Alcoa baseball – Monday, March 28, 2022
ALCOA — If you're seeking photos from the Pigeon Forge and Alcoa baseball game from Monday, March 28, you've come to the right place. Here are all the photos shot by Danny Parker. Should you be interested in purchasing a pic or two, visit … [Read more...]
New-look Dylan Loy fans 12 in Pigeon Forge win at Alcoa
BY JESSE SMITHEY ALCOA - Even as a 145-pounder, Dylan Loy seemingly dominated opponents with relative ease last spring. He went 13-1, struck out 164 hitters, posted a 0.42 ERA and earned 2021 5Star Preps Pitcher of the Year honors. But the … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS 2022 Baseball Season Preview
BY JESSE SMITHEY Over the last decade, more than a dozen TSSAA state baseball championships have been won by teams from the 5Star Preps coverage area. Last year, two area teams even squared off in a season finale for a title — Gibbs winning … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS 2021 Baseball Pitcher of the Year: Dylan Loy, Pigeon Forge
By DAVE LINK Dylan Loy has always been a Tennessee baseball fan, and his love for the diamond Vols skyrocketed in the spring. The left-handed pitcher for Pigeon Forge committed to Tennessee in May of 2020 as a freshman. And just after he … [Read more...]
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING: Area Vols commits and signees chime in on Tennessee baseball
By JESSE SMITHEY Angus Pence abandoned all restaurant etiquette the moment Tennessee centerfielder Drew Gilbert ripped a walk-off grand slam to win an NCAA regional game on June 4. Pence, a Farragut senior shortstop and Tennessee signee, jumped … [Read more...]