BY DAVE LINK Six local high school anglers – combining into three, two-person teams – made national history last weekend (Sept. 21-22) by qualifying for the 2024 Bassmaster Team Championship in Monroe, Louisiana, in December. They’re the first … [Read more...]
Nationally ranked Webb School of Knoxville girls soccer team rallies past rival Catholic for 2-1 victory
BY DAVE LINK The Webb School of Knoxville girls’ soccer team was on the verge of its first loss of the season Tuesday night at rival Catholic. Then the match’s momentum turned like the weather. It started raining with about 15 minutes left … [Read more...]
Mason Day, Oliver Springs keep cool in 38-19 win at Rockwood in Week 5
BY DAVE LINK ROCKWOOD – Oliver Springs senior Mason Day never got worried Friday night. Not when the Bobcats trailed Rockwood 7-0 in the first quarter. And not when they trailed the Tigers 13-7 in the second quarter. Day, who started at … [Read more...]
Reserve goalkeeper Eleanor Travis, West Lady Rebels pull off impressive win at Farragut in Thursday soccer match
BY DAVE LINK Sophomore Eleanor Travis was ready when her number was called Thursday night. West High’s backup goalkeeper entered the match in the first half when senior starter Emma Capps got hurt and helped the Lady Rebels pull off a 3-2 … [Read more...]
Farragut Lady Admirals Volleyball excels against Cleveland and Catholic at “Pink Out Night”
BY DAVE LINK Farragut’s volleyball team was the big winner Wednesday night during the “Pink Out Night” at Catholic promoting cancer awareness. The Lady Admirals posted 2-1 victories over Catholic and two-time defending Class AAA state champion … [Read more...]
Clinton Volleyball (23-7, 8-0 District 3-AAA) hopeful and striving for first-ever TSSAA state tournament berth
BY DAVE LINK Senior middle hitter Ellie Murrell recalls joining Clinton’s volleyball team as a freshman for the 2021 season when the Lady Dragons were more accustomed to losing than winning. Oh, how times have changed during Murrell’s four … [Read more...]
Oak Ridge Wildcats return to winning ways with 35-0 win over Karns in Region 3-5A opener
BY DAVE LINK OAK RIDGE – Junior quarterback Blaine Stansberry and the Oak Ridge football team got their season headed in the right direction Friday night. Stansberry threw for 198 yards and three touchdowns and ran for a touchdown during a 35-0 … [Read more...]
Eli Graf, Alcoa Tornadoes dash past Greeneville for 31-13 victory in Week 4
BY DAVE LINK ALCOA – Eli Graf didn’t let a costly fumble get him down Thursday night. Alcoa’s senior quarterback ran for three touchdowns and threw a touchdown pass during a 31-13 victory over visiting Greeneville. Graf lost a fumble at … [Read more...]
Down two sets to none, Maryville Volleyball rallies past visiting Farragut for 3-2 victory
MARYVILLE – Maryville volleyball coach Chris Hames made a simple but effective move Tuesday night after her team lost the first two sets to visiting Farragut. Hames changed her lineup. With senior Madyson Bethea moving from the middle to the … [Read more...]
West Rebels rout Farragut Admirals, 38-3, in Week 3
BY DAVE LINK West football coach Lamar Brown doesn’t care about his defense getting style points. It’s all about stopping the opponent. And the Rebels stopped host Farragut when they needed to Friday night during a 38-3 non-region victory. … [Read more...]