BY CALEB JARREAU HARDIN VALLEY — Rebounding and ball control were the two things Lady Rebels head coach Taylor Otto has harped on to start the 2023-24 season. Those two are things that have limited Maryville early in the season. But … [Read more...]
Bearden defeats Jefferson County 23-20 to advance to state quarterfinals for first time since 2010
BY CALEB JARREAU DANDRIDGE — Bearden defeated Jefferson County 23-20 in a dogfight on Friday night. And with the win, the Bulldogs advance to the TSSAA State Quarterfinals for the first time since 2010. The game played out how many … [Read more...]
No. 1 seed Sevier County (10-1) cruises past Central and into second-round matchup with Powell
BY CALEB JARREAU SEVIERVILLE — No playoff drama for Sevier County in Round 1. Just elation over the program's first playoff win since 2017. The Smoky Bears never trailed on Friday night, as they defeated Central, 51-20. With the win, the … [Read more...]
Webb School of Knoxville finishes season 9-1; Clinches 2-seed for Division II-AA Playoffs with 48-21 win over Lakeway
BY CALEB JARREAU WHITE PINE, Tenn. — Webb’s Markeis Barrett was irate on the sideline Friday night following the Spartan’s third drive. He had just caught a wide-open 52-yard touchdown on the first drive, but the offense stalled on the second … [Read more...]
Halls Red Devils complete 8-2 regular season in 2023 after two-win 2022; Halls will be 3-seed in 2023 Class 5A playoffs
BY CALEB JARREAU FOUNTAIN CITY — Halls head coach Brent Hughes found himself yelling “jumbo” several times Thursday night. The package brings in extra blockers and resembles a Wing-T-esque formation. The formation found the Red Devils success … [Read more...]
Last-second FG lifts Maryville Rebels to a 24-21 upset win over previously unbeaten Alcoa
BY CALEB JARREAU ALCOA — It may have been Maryville High School freshman quarterback Will Jones’ first time playing in the rivalry game against Alcoa on Friday, but he is all too familiar with it. Jones watched his older brother, … [Read more...]
Anderson County Lady Mavs win 1-0 over Gibbs in Region 2-AA Region Championship; Both Advance to Saturday’s Sectionals
BY CALEB JARREAU CLINTON — The Anderson County girls' soccer team won a hard-fought contest over Gibbs on Thursday night, clinching the Region 2-AA Championship with a 1-0 victory. The win, though, is just another step toward the state tournament … [Read more...]
Dobyns-Bennett’s win at William Blount in Week 9 delivers serious blow to Govs’ postseason hopes
BY CALEB JARREAU MARYVILLE — William Blount is chasing its first playoff appearance since 2019 and needed a win on Friday night against Dobyns-Bennett to sure up a shot at the playoffs. Instead, the Govs fell 46-21 on their home turf, … [Read more...]
Gibbs defeats Carter 34-21, Eagles remain undefeated in region play
BY CALEB JARREAU It wasn’t the cleanest performance from Gibbs on its home turf, but the Eagles were able to pull out a 34-21 win over Carter on Friday night. Gibbs (6-1, 3-0 Region 2-4A) ended the night with four turnovers — not counting a … [Read more...]
NICK MOOG, ANDERSON COUNTY continue Mavs’ run of wins over Clinton with 28-14 final Thursday night
BY CALEB JARREAU CLINTON — Anderson County hasn’t lost to Clinton since 2009. The Mavericks weren’t going to let that streak end on Thursday night. Anderson County came away with the 28-14 win on Thursday night at Dragon Field in the … [Read more...]