By JESSE SMITHEY Losing Jon Higgins as its head coach recently certainly wasn’t ideal nor the ideal timing for the Farragut boys basketball program. But the Admirals found their successor, and he’s one of the area’s up-and-coming coaches. … [Read more...]
Jon Higgins leaves Farragut to become head boys’ basketball coach at Science Hill
By JESSE SMITHEY After five seasons at the helm of the Farragut High School boys' basketball program, Jon Higgins is on the move. The former University of Tennessee point guard has accepted the same post at Science Hill. … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Farragut Lady Admirals vs. Rossview – March 9, 2022
MURFREESBORO - Below you'll find a photo gallery from the Farragut girls' basketball team's Class 4A quarterfinal against Rossview on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. All photos were shot by Danny Parker. This gallery is presented FREE TO VIEW to you … [Read more...]
Tournament-rookie Farragut holds on late for first state quarterfinal win, 50-38, over Rossview
BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO -- Of the eight teams in the 2022 Class 4A state tournament bracket, the Farragut girls' basketball team was the lone newcomer to the experience this week. And for one half Wednesday night, the rookies played like … [Read more...]
Bearden gets fifth state berth in six years; Alcoa and G-P suffer OT sectional losses
BY JESSE SMITHEY In this boys' state sectional round-up, we profile the following games: Bearden vs. Science Hill Alcoa vs. Tyner Gatlinburg-Pittman vs. Brainerd Farragut vs. Dobyns-Bennett Plus: Oliver Springs, Harriman and … [Read more...]
Farragut granted appeal request by TSSAA; season resurrected Thursday afternoon
BY JESSE SMITHEY Welcome back to the postseason, Farragut. The TSSAA doesn't overturn their decision often, but it happened Thursday afternoon. A day after ruling that the boys' basketball teams at Farragut and William Blount were to … [Read more...]
TSSAA announces ruling on ending of Farragut and William Blount basketball game
By JESSE SMITHEY The much-awaited ruling from the TSSAA concerning Tuesday night's scuffle between the Farragut Admirals boys' basketball team and William Blount was handed down Wednesday afternoon. And it wasn't good for Farragut -- which was … [Read more...]
Inside the Farragut-William Blount region semifinal and Bearden’s win over Oak Ridge
BY DAVE LINK The Farragut boys’ basketball team might not have a full roster for Thursday’s Region 2-4A championship game and next Monday’s state sectional game. … [Read more...]
Micah Simpson’s 32 points lead Morristown East past Farragut in possible sectional preview
By MIKE BLACKERBY MORRISTOWN – It took Morristown East three overtimes to edge Farragut, 86-85, on the Admirals’ home court way back on Nov. 26. Tuesday’s rematch had no such drama. The issue was essentially decided by halftime, as the Hurricanes … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Bearden Bulldogs at Farragut Admirals – Friday, Jan. 28, 2022
What we have for you below is roughly 90 photos from the Bearden at Farragut basketball games on Friday, Jan. 28, 2022. All the action you'll see is from photographer Charles Mays Media. Pictures are presented by Austin White of Realty … [Read more...]