BY JESSE SMITHEY The Alcoa High School football team is coming off a 10th consecutive state championship. But those were all in Class 3A. This fall, the Tornadoes journey into 4A. Here's what we learned about the Alcoa position groups this … [Read more...]
Clinton Volleyball (23-7, 8-0 District 3-AAA) hopeful and striving for first-ever TSSAA state tournament berth
BY DAVE LINK Senior middle hitter Ellie Murrell recalls joining Clinton’s volleyball team as a freshman for the 2021 season when the Lady Dragons were more accustomed to losing than winning. Oh, how times have changed during Murrell’s four … [Read more...]
2024 Preseason Look: Loudon Redskins Football
BY DAVE LINK LOUDON – Quarterback Bronson Scrivner had a big offseason and is primed for his senior year at Loudon. He’s one reason Loudon head coach Jeff Harig has high hopes for the 2024 season. He’s only one reason, though. … [Read more...]
Farragut Softball making its surge toward postseason with versatile standout Elsa Morrison now at SS
BY DAVE LINK Farragut junior Elsa Morrison was Tennessee’s Gatorade Player of the Year as a catcher last year when the Lady Admirals went 33-7 and advanced to the Class 4A state tournament. Morrison’s primary position at Farragut isn’t catcher … [Read more...]
THE NEW QB1s, part 1 (2024) — Anderson County Mavericks have their replacement for Izaiah Hall
BY DAVE LINK Anderson County football coach Davey Gillum’s task of replacing 2023 starting quarterback Izaiah Hall in the offseason couldn’t have been much simpler. Not long after the Mavericks’ season ended Nov. 17 with a loss at Greeneville … [Read more...]
Two-time 5Star Preps Player of the Year Ja’Kobi Gillespie commits to Maryland
BY JESSE SMITHEY Ja'Kobi Gillespie, the point guard who lifted Greeneville High School basketball to new heights, will get the chance to put his game to the test in the Big Ten Conference next season. Gillespie announced on social media … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS powered by SmartBank — Gatlinburg-Pittman vs. Smith County (Class 2A state quarterfinals)
MURFREESBORO — These are definitely the photos you need to see from Thursday's Class 2A state quarterfinal at MTSU between Gatlinburg-Pittman and Smith County. We have 42 pics for you, via Danny Parker. FREE TO SEE for you all thanks to … [Read more...]
2024 Class 2A Quarterfinals: Gatlinburg-Pittman Lady Highlanders handle Smith County, 54-46
BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — Maddy Newman proved to be quite the safety net for the Gatlinburg-Pittman girls' basketball team Thursday. With the Lady Highlanders' lead in a Class 2A state quarterfinal dwindling by the minute, Newman provided … [Read more...]
DISTRICT 3-4A BOYS BREAKDOWN: Powell edges Karns in OT of tourney semifinals; Oak Ridge races past Central into tourney finale
BY MATTHEW LUTEY The semifinal games of the District 3-4A boys basketball Tournament on Friday at Central couldn’t have been more different. The first game was decided early. The second wasn’t even decided after four quarters. Here’s a … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS presented by SmartBank — Eagleton vs. Oneida, Gatlinburg-Pittman vs. Pigeon Forge (District 2-2A Tournament)
ALCOA — IT'S PLAYOFF TIME, and we have the photos to prove it. See all our photos from Thursday's District 2-2A quarterfinal elimination games between Eagleton and Oneida, as well as Gatlinburg-Pittman and Pigeon Forge. Make sure you're logged … [Read more...]