BY DAN FLESER Even as late afternoon became early evening, the sun still was shining on Gibbs' field, illuminating the bright side of the prevailing circumstances for Catholic High’s soccer team. The Irish were there by virtue of a loss to … [Read more...]
HVA Baseball eliminates Powell, 6-4, in Region 2-AAA semifinals
BY DAN FLESER Tyler Roach didn’t dare blink or take his eyes off Bryce Jenkins on Monday night. He might miss something special. “He’s a winner,” Hardin Valley Academy’s baseball coach said of his senior. “He’s so much fun to watch play.” … [Read more...]
Walker Trusley redeems pitching hiccup with timely batting for Powell
By Dan Fleser Along with a bat, Walker Trusley carried a powerful motivation with him to the batter’s box in the eighth inning Wednesday night. Powell High’s starting pitcher was chastened by the four runs he had surrendered against rival Halls … [Read more...]
Allison Farr and defending-champion Powell softball stave off elimination
By Dan Fleser Allison Farr threw her fair share of pitches on Tuesday, working late into a pleasant spring evening. The Powell High School softball senior hopes to throw more in the coming days, as many as it takes to usher the Lady Panthers … [Read more...]
Alcoa lineman Brackston Alford explodes into next-level prospect
BY DAN FLESER ALCOA – The scholarship offers keep coming and coming to Brackston Alford. The tally has reached 13 for the Alcoa High School offensive lineman, who is preparing for his senior year. He has chronicled their arrivals on his Twitter … [Read more...]
Seymour baseball’s home-run chain gets some wear Monday against Sevier County
BY DAN FLESER SEYMOUR – The necklace hangs just inside the doorway of a locker room adjacent to the Seymour High baseball team’s dugout. The inspiration behind the hero’s ornament is borrowed. Seymour first baseman Marcus Joyner … [Read more...]
YouTube Curveball helps Hunter Merrick guide Farragut baseball past Greeneville, 4-0
By Dan Fleser In search of an effective curveball, Hunter Merrick threw a curve of sorts by going to – of all places – the Internet. There, the Farragut High left-hander, then an eighth grader, found a YouTube video that opened his eyes to a … [Read more...]
Monday, Monday: Pigeon Forge pitcher Hunter Monday leads the escape over Gibbs, 4-1
By Dan Fleser In times of trouble, Hunter Monday turns to his own plan for pitching emergencies. “Sounds a little crazy,” the Pigeon Forge High left-hander said, “but I try to breathe deeper and be more focused.” He also retreats to a safe … [Read more...]
Gibbs knocks off Powell, 4-2, to open Gibbs Softball Invitational
By Dan Fleser The Gibbs and Powell girls softball teams played two years ago in Murfreesboro for a state championship. The Lady Eagles and Lady Panthers played Friday night at Gibbs in their opening game of an event that’s designed as a dress … [Read more...]
Jacob Tate’s bat awakens for CAK baseball; Warriors top Powell, 8-2
BY DAN FLESER Jacob Tate got back into the Tate-like swing of things for Christian Academy of Knoxville on Thursday night. The Warriors’ towering slugger hadn’t been hitting up his usual standards. He reversed that trend with two swings against … [Read more...]