By Dan Fleser Kolby Morgan plays under the radar for Oneida High School according to Indians coach Tony Lambert. If so, any anonymity isn’t for lack of effort on the part of the junior running back. … [Read more...]
Central Bobcats rally past Fulton, 13-12, to win Battle of Broadway
By Dan Fleser Deep into a dark, moonless Friday night, Central’s Braden Gaston suddenly saw daylight, lots and lots of daylight. “It was awesome; it was great blocking,” Central High’s senior wide receiver said after gathering in a kickoff … [Read more...]
CLASS 1A-3A REPORT: Clutch Coalfield frosh, Overtime Oneida, Rockwood Run Game
By Dan Fleser The coaching wisdom Keith Henry typically shares with his players was reinforced by a test of time on Friday night. Some of the Coalfield High football coach’s favorite advice applied to the final 42 seconds of the Yellow Jackets’ … [Read more...]
Scott Cummings wins coaching debut with Halls behind his son’s heroic QB effort
By Dan Fleser CORRYTON -- Playing quarterback never hurt quite like this for Caden Cummings. The Hall High School sophomore not only had to shake off his own pain, he also felt for a teammate who was suffering even worse. In the midst of … [Read more...]
FREE READ: William Blount sophomore Job Matossian a ‘special talent’
By Dan Fleser There is a story behind Job Matossian’s first name, one that warrants telling for practical purposes. “I get a lot of like mispronunciations,” the William Blount High kicker said. “And then I explain it and they’re like: … [Read more...]
JAMBOREE: Greenback’s Holden Willis eyeing healthy 2019; Alcoa vs. William Blount tie; Skills winners
By Dan Fleser ALCOA – Absence couldn’t make Holden Willis’ heart grow any fonder of football, no way. “It’s hard to love the game, much more than I do already,” Greenback High’s senior wide receiver said Friday night, after the Cherokees … [Read more...]
Bearden Soccer wins first Class AAA state title since 2016
MURFREESBORO – After another cruel rejection, Bearden High’s Collin Lewis walked off the Siegel Stadium field early Friday evening on good terms with penalty kicks. He didn’t walk alone. The Bulldogs were a picture of poise, converting all four … [Read more...]
Gatlinburg-Pittman soccer’s repeat bid falls short in Class A finale
BY DAN FLESER MURFREESBORO – Gatlinburg-Pittman’s senior moment Friday afternoon was no match for Franklin Grace Christian Academy, which was inspired by underclassmen. A pair of freshmen and sophomores accounted for all of the Lions’ goals in … [Read more...]
Greeneville Boys Soccer captures third consecutive Class AA state title
BY DAN FLESER MURFREESBORO – J.P. Elyze-Vital tucked the Class AA state championship soccer trophy under his arm and carried it from one side of Siegel Stadium’s field to the other Friday afternoon, transporting it to photo shoots and … [Read more...]
Plemons hits Shot Heard ‘Round Greenback; Send Cherokees to the state title game
By Dan Fleser MURFREESBORO – Reese Plemons toured the bases early Thursday evening intent on not keeping his teammates waiting. “Just get home and celebrate with them,” Greenback High’s senior catcher said. There, they convened a party … [Read more...]