BY DAN FLESER Matt Grim took one for the team in sudden fashion on Tuesday night. Powell High’s senior left-hander literally was hit hard by Halls’ first batter. Caleb Berry’s line drive ricocheted off Grim’s left thigh and caromed all the way … [Read more...]
Ex-Vols placekicker Alex Walls helping move West soccer to where it wants to be
BY DAN FLESER Alex Walls gathered the West High School soccer team in the locker room following a 3-2 loss to Farragut on Thursday night. The Rebels coach didn’t dwell on what was said there. He was more interested in how his players felt about … [Read more...]
Webb Spartans win first state title; trounce TRA in Division II-A finale, 75-40
BY DAN FLESER NASHVILLE -- The celebration started a bit early for Webb School on Saturday night. Charlie Wyrick, the Spartans’ lone senior, was the first to join the fun. He departed the Spartans’ Division II-A state championship game against … [Read more...]
CAK Girls fall short in first Division II-A state championship appearance
BY DAN FLESER NASHVILLE - Claire Brock was Christian Academy of Knoxville’s biggest fan on Saturday. She hoped for a bigger, more active role in the Lady Warriors’ Division 11-A state championship game against Providence Christian Academy, … [Read more...]
CAK overcomes Illness and Northpoint Christian to reach first state championship game
BY DAN FLESER NASHVILLE -- Claire Brock did so much in getting the Christian Academy of Knoxville girls' basketball team to Nashville. Her teammates came through in a time of need Friday afternoon to help extend the stay. Ellie Fussell and … [Read more...]
Emory Lanier and Webb boys dominate CPA to advance to Division II-A state final
BY DAN FLESER NASHVILLE -- Charlie Wyrick and Ricky Norris saw Webb School’s first basket Friday afternoon a little differently. Wyrick, a senior guard, considered teammate Emory Lanier’s thunderous dunk to begin a 69-47 victory over Christ … [Read more...]
FREE READ: CAK girls and Webb boys both seek elusive state basketball title
BY DAN FLESER Claire Brock and Luke Burnett play decidedly different roles for their respective basketball teams. Brock is the leader of the band for the Christian Academy of Knoxville girls while Burnett is part of the ensemble for the Webb … [Read more...]
Spartans headed back to state; survive late rally by Harding, 57-55
BY DAN FLESER Emory Lanier considered the circumstances and braced for what he thought was likely inevitable. Webb School’s lead in a Division II-A state sectional game had shrunk to two points. The game clock at Webb’s gym was under 10 … [Read more...]
LOSS AVENGED: Campbell County eliminates Farragut to advance in Region 2-AAA
BY DAN FLESER LA FOLLETTE – Students and girls basketball players of Campbell County High convened an after-hours assembly Friday night. The gathering on the school gym’s floor was born of joy following a 71-66 victory over Farragut in a Region … [Read more...]
Fulton edges rival Austin-East, 61-59, with buzzer-beater in District 4-AA title game
BY DAN FLESER ALCOA – Tommy Sweat didn’t have much time but he had enough shooting touch. … [Read more...]