BY DAVE LINK LOUDON — Senior Night was special for the Loudon football team Friday night. The Redskins celebrated a 35-3 victory over rival Kingston, reclaiming the Jim “Hoot” Gibson Trophy they lost to the Yellow Jackets last season. Loudon … [Read more...]
Kingston Yellow Jackets edge Loudon, 17-14, to improve to 6-1
BY DAVE LINK KINGSTON – Senior quarterback Rylan Guettner went to the Kingston sideline late in the game Friday night. “Coach, give me the ball and I’ll score,” Guettner told Yellow Jackets coach Brian Pankey. His plan worked. … [Read more...]
Meadows’ family name means all business for Meigs County in 12-0 win at Kingston in Week 3
BY DAVE LINK KINGSTON — Ethan Meadows is carrying on the family football tradition at Meigs County. The Tigers’ senior quarterback/safety rushed for 94 yards and two touchdowns and intercepted two passes in Friday night’s 12-0 non-region … [Read more...]
Kingston downs Loudon, 68-62, to advance to district tournament title game and secures region home game
BY DAVE LINK KINGSTON – Playing at home is invaluable in the postseason, and that’s why Kingston coach Joe Layne had no complaints Friday night. The top-seeded Yellow Jackets fended off No. 3 Loudon for a 68-62 victory in the District 3-2A … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Kingston Yellow Jackets at Carter Hornets – Friday, Feb. 3, 2023 (girls and boys games)
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Dalton McNew, Nick Ellis will Carter boys’ basketball to a win over Kingston
BY MATTHEW LUTEY STRAWBERRY PLAINS — It’s hard to beat a double dose of determination. That’s what Carter’s Nick Ellis and Dalton McNew brought to the table Friday in a 61-50 victory against visiting Kingston. … [Read more...]
Next wave of hoops talent at Kingston is here; Yellow Jackets sweep Loudon in key District 3-2A contests Tuesday night
BY DAVE LINK KINGSTON – Joe Layne has made a smooth transition into the role as the Kingston boys’ basketball coach. Layne, hired last April, spent the previous 21 years as head coach at Wartburg, and he brought his system to Kingston. The … [Read more...]
Loudon’s ‘start over’ mentality leads to win over Kingston and 2-seed for the Class 3A playoffs
By DAVE LINK LOUDON – Playoff season started a week early for the Loudon football team. The Redskins posted a 23-14 victory over visiting Kingston on Friday night and earned a spot in the Class 3A state playoffs while knocking the Yellow … [Read more...]
QB Rylan Guettner goes sicko mode in Kingston’s 24-15 win Friday against Rockwood
By DAVE LINK KINGSTON – Rylan Guettner had strep throat during the week, was out of school until Thursday, and missed all of Kingston’s football practices. Then he put on a sick performance Friday night. The junior quarterback/safety rushed … [Read more...]
Oakdale offensive eruption, TKA rallies past Meigs, Kingston moves to 2-0, Greenback edges Oneida
by MIKE BLACKERBY The high school football report for Classes 1A-3A and Division 2 in the 5Star Preps coverage area takes a look back at Week 2 action involving: Oakdale’s offensive explosion TKA rallies past Meigs County Kingston … [Read more...]