BY JESSE SMITHEY Matt Buckner, the Farragut High School baseball coach from 2010-2024, saw the promise in Eli Evans roughly a decade ago. As Buckner's son, Lukas, played his way through the youth leagues in Knoxville, Matt Buckner recalls the … [Read more...]
Landon Collins ready to shine in 2024; Ads QB update
BY DAVE LINK Landon Collins is ready to take the next step in his football career. The senior wide receiver/free safety is expected to be one of Farragut’s go-to playmakers during the 2024 season. Collins (6-3, 190 pounds) has gotten … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Hardin Valley Hawks at Farragut Admirals baseball — April 3, 2024
See all 46 photos from the Hardin Valley Academy at Farragut baseball game from Wednesday, April 3. New to 5StarPreps? No problem. Sign up and use promo code New2024 and get 30 PERCENT OFF your first month OR year payment. Photos by Danny … [Read more...]
Samford signee Charlie Bozeman sparks Farragut’s win over Hardin Valley on Wednesday
BY DAVE LINK Farragut senior left fielder Charlie Bozeman got fooled on a breaking ball by Hardin Valley Academy starter Jacob Dillon in the second inning Wednesday night. “I kind of had a bad swing on it,” Bozeman said. Not on the next … [Read more...]
No Close Call This Time — Farragut Admirals romp past Bearden, 11-1, in baseball showdown
BY DAVE LINK Farragut’s baseball team hasn’t been opportunistic on offense at times this season. For example, the Admirals stranded 14 baserunners during a 4-3 victory at Bearden last Tuesday (March 19). “We’ve been doing that a lot,” … [Read more...]
Farragut High School announces Geoff Courtney as its new head football coach
BY DAVE LINK Geoff Courtney spent much of his life preparing for the job he earned earlier this week. Courtney was announced Friday morning as Farragut’s new head football coach during a press conference at the school. He replaces his … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Farragut Admirals at Bearden Bulldogs — Tuesday, March 19, 2024
See all the photos from the Farragut Admirals at Bearden Bulldogs baseball showdown from Tuesday, March 19, 2024. New to 5StarPreps? No problem. Sign up and use promo code New2024 and get 30 PERCENT OFF your first month OR year … [Read more...]
DOUBLE FEATURE: Farragut Lady Admirals end losing streak to Bearden; Bulldogs boys team holds off Farragut late rally
BY DAVE LINK Coach Jason Mayfield and the Farragut girls’ basketball team were finally able to celebrate after a game against rival Bearden on Thursday night. The Lady Admirals ended a 19-game losing streak in the series with a 42-38 victory … [Read more...]
5Star Preps 2023 Baseball Offensive Player of the Year: Jett Johnston, Farragut High
By DAVE LINK It was mid-April, and Farragut third baseman Jett Johnston wasn’t having the type of senior season at the plate he’d envisioned. The Texas A&M signee was hitting .250, so he made a change. “I just started thinking that I’m … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Alcoa Lady Tornadoes at Farragut Lady Admirals softball – Friday, April 21, 2023
FARRAGUT — 5Star Preps dropped in to check out the Alcoa at Farragut softball game on Friday, April 21, 2023. Farragut got the win, 8-4, but don't worry ... we took tons of pics of BOTH TEAMS. About 72 total. Make sure you're logged in to … [Read more...]