BY DAVE LINK Farragut got a dose of Fulton basketball Tuesday night. The Admirals had a one-point lead in the closing minutes against the visiting Falcons. Then it went south for Farragut. … [Read more...]
Farragut advances with 17-7 win over Jefferson County; Eddie Courtney wins 200th but not ready to reminisce yet
By DAVE LINK Eddie Courtney won his 200th game as Farragut’s football coach Friday night with a hard-fought, 17-7 victory over visiting Jefferson County in the first round of the Class 6A state playoffs. Courtney, who became the Admirals’ head … [Read more...]
Farragut overcomes turnovers, fends off late Bearden charge for 28-21 win and home playoff game
BY DAVE LINK Home-field advantage in the playoffs was at stake Thursday night when Bearden played host to rival Farragut in the regular-season finale for both teams. Farragut won it with defense, holding the Bulldogs to 206 total yards during a … [Read more...]
Ashton Auker, Farragut Admirals roll past HVA and into October on a winning streak
By DAVE LINK Wide receiver Ashton Auker was at a crossroads last spring during his junior year at William Blount. His football coach for the Governors, Philip Shadowens, resigned in early January, citing minor health issues. Then one of … [Read more...]
Farragut’s defense dominates, shuts out Oak Ridge, 24-0
By MATTHEW LUTEY OAK RIDGE — After starting the season against some of the best teams in the area, Farragut High School’s defense came prepared for Friday night’s non-region rivalry game against Oak Ridge. Behind three forced fumbles and two forced … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Farragut Admirals at West Rebels – Week 2 (2022)
We have a big gallery below from the Farragut Admirals and West Rebels non-region matchup from Friday, Aug. 26, 2022. All pictures are by Danny Parker. We have some free looks below on a few pictures. But to view the full gallery of photos, … [Read more...]
Brayden Latham, West Rebels offensive line take over in third quarter to spur on 40-21 win over Farragut
By JESSE SMITHEY The way his second half went Friday night, it's no wonder Brayden Latham wouldn't remove his helmet following West's 40-21 win over Farragut. The senior tailback looked like he wanted to play a doubleheader. And he probably … [Read more...]
FARRAGUT Admirals win 11th state baseball title; defeat Houston 4-1
BY DAVE LINK MURFREESBORO — Matt Buckner won his fifth state championship Saturday afternoon since taking over as Farragut’s baseball coach in 2010. This one was special for Buckner because of the team makeup. Buckner’s son Lukas plays on … [Read more...]
SPRING PRACTICE REPORT (2022): Farragut Admirals football
BY DAVE LINK Luke Johnson has claimed the starting quarterback’s job for the Farragut football team during spring practices, taking over for departing senior Dawson Moore. It’s a big role to fill for Johnson, a rising senior who was Moore’s … [Read more...]
Farragut Admirals erupt in the final inning to top rival Bearden
BY DAVE LINK Farragut’s baseball team pulled out a 9-3 victory at Bearden on Monday night, but there wasn’t the usual celebration after beating its longtime rival. “We played really pitiful baseball for about six innings,” Farragut coach Matt … [Read more...]