BY CALEB JARREAU Friday night’s scrimmage in South Knoxville offered a look at two programs with new coaches at the helm. Justin Price takes over a talented Grace Christian Academy team with his brother Matt while L.A. Headrick takes over a … [Read more...]
SCRIMMAGE REPORT: Knoxville West at Jefferson County — Aug. 2, 2024
BY CALEB JARREAU DANDRIDGE — It wasn’t an ideal night for Jefferson County’s offense. The Patriots couldn’t get into a rhythm, falling behind the chains on first down and struggling to find an answer to West's defense. The defending … [Read more...]
Bri Smith, Emery Bales power Halls to 1-0, walk-off win over Maryville in Region 2-4A semifinals
BY CALEB JARREAU Emery Bales did what she always does in the circle on Monday. She doesn’t try and get “cute,” she pounds the zone and sees what happens. Against Maryville, what happened was an eight-inning no-hitter capped off by a walk-off … [Read more...]
Pigeon Forge defeats Alcoa; wins Region 1-2A Championship in walk-off fashion
BY CALEB JARREAU PIGEON FORGE — Mike Guinn sat in the dugout as Pigeon Forge battled in a pitcher’s duel with Alcoa in the Region 1-2A Championship. He trusted in his plan, which had the Tigers tied at three with the Tornadoes entering the seventh … [Read more...]
DOUBLE FEATURE powered by KOC: Gibbs, Union County win Friday to set up Region 2-3A Championship on SATURDAY
BY CALEB JARREAU CORRYTON — The Region 2-3A Championship is set. Gibbs will host Union County at noon on Saturday in a rematch of the District 4-3A Championship, with this meeting's winner earning a sectional berth. Union County earned a … [Read more...]
Youth-laden Coalfield wins over Wartburg; Yellow Jackets in Position A to claim another District 3-A Tournament Championship
BY CALEB JARREAU COALFIELD — Head coach Andy Lowe and the Coalfield baseball team are used to being in contention for the District 3-1A Championship. This year will be no different after a 14-4 win over Wartburg Central on Wednesday night. The … [Read more...]
Gibbs Baseball wins 11-inning pitcher’s duel with Anderson County to move to 22-1 on season
BY CALEB JARREAU Hayden Mills knew he had to come through. The Gibbs shortstop had made an error earlier in the game Monday that had given Anderson County a 1-0 lead. … [Read more...]
Central RHP Andrew Hill throws gem, shuts out Halls at Lindsey Nelson Stadium with Todd Helton in attendance
BY CALEB JARREAU Central starter Andrew Hill was juiced on Monday night. A normal district contest against Halls had turned into a game with a lot more fanfare. MLB Hall of Fame electee and Central High School alum Todd Helton was honored on … [Read more...]
Alcoa Softball gets revenge in matchup of state powers; walks off Gibbs for fourth-straight win
BY CALEB JARREAU The softball matchup between state title contenders Alcoa and Gibbs on Wednesday had shades of the first regular season matchup between the two. Lacy Keck was shoving for the Lady Eagles from the pitcher's circle, keeping … [Read more...]
Powell Panthers boys basketball (13-1) off to best start in more than a decade
BY CALEB JARREAU STRAWBERRY PLAINS, Tenn. — Gary Barnes’ Powell Panthers have enjoyed a hot start to the 2023-24 basketball season, entering Wednesday morning’s contest against Gibbs with a 12-1 record and as one of the surprise teams in the … [Read more...]