BY JESSE SMITHEY Something happens to Jett Johnston around this time of year. "I don't know (what), but I like it," said Farragut coach Matt Buckner. "Man, he has been on a tear, knock on wood. It's unreal." For the second year in a row, … [Read more...]
Farragut Baseball peaking at ‘right time’ – Admirals win Region 2-4A Championship over Oak Ridge
BY MATTHEW LUTEY It was an early start for the Region 2-4A baseball tournament championship game between Farragut and Oak Ridge on Saturday at Carson-Newman. And thanks to the Admirals’ Jett Johnston, it was also an early end. … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Farragut vs. Hardin Valley Academy, GAME 1 – District 4-4A Baseball Championship at Lindsey Nelson Stadium
5Star Preps stopped into the first of two games at the District 4-4A Tournament Championship at the University of Tennessee on Monday night, as the Farragut Admirals and Hardin Valley Academy Hawks squared off at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. Check out … [Read more...]
Hardin Valley Academy rallies from big deficit to sweep Farragut in regular-season series
BY DAVE LINK Hardin Valley Academy baseball coach Tyler Roach didn’t panic Wednesday night when his team spotted host Farragut a 5-0 lead in the first inning. “With this group, I’ve never felt out of a ballgame all year,” Roach said. And they … [Read more...]
Farragut junior RHP Stratton Scott commits to Tennessee Vols baseball program
By JESSE SMITHEY Farragut High School baseball coach Matt Buckner knew, years ago, that his Class of 2024 talents would be special. But now that it's coming to pass right before his eyes, it's still a bit bewildering. Stratton Scott, a big … [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...]
Farragut Baseball holds on for a pair of one-run wins in Class 4A state tournament on Wednesday
BY ETHAN STONE MURFREESBORO — Farragut sophomore pitcher Braylon Hall celebrated prematurely Wednesday night, thinking he had the final strikeout for a win on Day 2 of the Class 4A state tournament. The full count on the scoreboard dropped to … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Sevier County at Farragut baseball (2022 Class 4A sectionals)
5STAR PHOTOS: Class 4A sectionals We have photos below from the TSSAA state baseball sectional between Sevier County and Farragut. Enjoy some free photos ... To see the remaining 46 photos, log in to your account on 5StarPreps.com. Should … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Farragut Admirals at Knoxville Catholic Fighting Irish – (March 22, 2022)
Looking for a photo gallery from the Farragut Admirals at Knoxville Catholic baseball game from Tuesday, March 22? Well, we got you covered. Here are 59 photos shot by Danny Parker. Should you be interested in purchasing a pic or two, email … [Read more...]
Garrett Brewer ramps up his level of play for Farragut Baseball in 2022
By JESSE SMITHEY On a field full of stars and college baseball prospects Tuesday night, Garrett Brewer had no problem showing he belonged. The hours of offseason work it perennially takes to find a spot in the Admirals' lineup shone through for … [Read more...]