BY DAVE LINK ALCOA — Alcoa’s baseball team got a lot better in the offseason with the arrival of Myles Cox in December. Cox, a sophomore right-hander and transfer from Eugene, Oregon, threw a five-hitter Wednesday as the Tornadoes defeated … [Read more...]
The BIGS ONLY Fishing Files: Parker DeFoe, John David Carroll reel in victory at Norris Lake
Eighth graders Parker DeFoe and John David Carroll of the Berean Eagles fishing team had some confidence going into the Tennessee Bass Nation’s Bass Pro Shops tournament on April 12 at Norris Lake. And it wasn’t because they got tips from DeFoe’s … [Read more...]
Alcoa Softball avenges loss to Gibbs with a comeback victory on Wednesday
ALCOA – If the Alcoa softball team reaches the Class 2A state tournament in May, it should be well prepared. The Lady Tornadoes continued their challenging non-district schedule Wednesday afternoon by beating visiting Gibbs 5-4. Senior … [Read more...]
Charlie Loftin, Bearden Bulldogs rally at Farragut for 6-5 win in 8 innings
BY DAVE LINK Charlie Loftin wore Bearden’s “Dawg of the Game” chain with pride Monday night. … [Read more...]
BIGS ONLY FISHING FILES — Alcoa’s Hatfield, LaRue have big day at Bass Nation’s Central Tennessee Championship
BY DAVE LINK Jackie Hatfield and Walker LaRue of the Alcoa Fishing Team showed you don’t have to be on your home lakes to crush it in bass fishing. Hatfield and LaRue finished second last Saturday (April 5) at Center Hill Lake near … [Read more...]
Farragut and Catholic boys soccer prove their mettle in scoreless draw
BY DAVE LINK You don’t need goal scoring for high-quality soccer. … [Read more...]
THE NEW QB1s (2025): West Rebels reboot at starting quarterback for third consecutive season
BY DAVE LINK West High’s football team will have lots of new faces in the starting lineup this fall, and a focal point will be the quarterback position. Senior Parker Dubon guided the offense in the 2024 season — his only year as the starting … [Read more...]
Alcoa Softball coasts past Farragut, 10-0, in 5 innings
BY DAVE LINK ALCOA – Kaylea Osborne was on cruise control in the pitcher’s circle Wednesday. … [Read more...]
Farragut Admirals earn hard-fought, 10-9 walkoff win over Hardin Valley on Monday night
BY DAVE LINK Farragut’s baseball team overcame some big deficits and a rough game defensively Monday night. … [Read more...]
Oliver Springs Baseball takes 4-3 decision at Eagleton; ECCA still optimistic about what it’s building
BY DAVE LINK MARYVILLE – The Oliver Springs baseball team played spoiler Friday afternoon at the newly renovated Eagleton Ballpark, but it didn’t put a damper on the future of Eagleton College and Career Academy’s program. … [Read more...]