BY DAVE LINK LOUDON – Trent Elliott was introduced as Loudon’s new baseball coach Monday in the school’s auditorium, becoming the fourth coach in program history. … [Read more...]
THE FCA FISHING FILES — MIDWAY ANGLERS HOLT OWENS, WYATT SHIRRAN SHINE ON CHICKAMAUGA LAKE
BY DAVE LINK Holt Owens and Wyatt Shirran got an early graduation present in late April on Chickamauga Lake. One week before getting their diplomas from Midway High, Owens and Shirran won the Tennessee BASS Nation State Open/Southeast Division … [Read more...]
Science Hill pulls away late from Hardin Valley in Class 4A state sectional
BY DAVE LINK Hardin Valley Academy’s plans for Murfreesboro and the Class AAA boys’ state soccer tournament came to a screeching halt Saturday night. Junior forward Samuel Moody scored three goals and Johnson City Science Hill rallied for a 4-2 … [Read more...]
Webb School of Knoxville boys lacrosse wins state championship in rout
BY DAVE LINK Rico Silvera has made countless bus rides during his 21 seasons as the lacrosse coach at Webb School of Knoxville. None matched Friday night’s ride home from Nolensville. Silvera and the Spartans clinched their first state title … [Read more...]
Cruz nets hat trick in South-Doyle 4-0 win over Alcoa in Region 3-AA Championship
BY DAVE LINK ALCOA – Coach Samuel Mitchell and the South-Doyle soccer team are on a roll, and they want to keep it going all the way to next week’s Class AA state tournament in Murfreesboro. The Cherokees are one victory away after sophomore … [Read more...]
Hardin Valley Academy tops Oak Ridge to reach Region 2-AAA Championship: Hawks face Bearden on Thursday
BY DAVE LINK OAK RIDGE – Hardin Valley Academy’s soccer team had a meeting Monday in advance of its Region 2-AAA elimination semifinal Tuesday at Oak Ridge. One of the topics: How would the Hawks respond if they faced an early deficit? They … [Read more...]
Farragut Lady Admirals fend off Central in Region 2-4A Tournament Semifinal Win, 4-0
BY DAVE LINK Farragut senior pitcher Emma MacTavish was in a groove Monday night, and she thanked the defense for helping her find it. MacTavish fired a two-hitter as the Lady Admirals posted a 4-0 victory over visiting Central in the Region … [Read more...]
Farragut Baseball’s postseason run of dominance continued Saturday in Region 2-4A Championship win
BY DAVE LINK Farragut senior third baseman Eli Evans likes to keep it simple when he comes up to bat. Same for his teammates. “We all know what we’re capable of,” Evans said. “It’s just going out there, playing our game, and staying simple. … [Read more...]
Kam “Cheeto” Welch, Oak Ridge Wildcats knock off Maryville; Advance to Region 2-4A Championship
BY DAVE LINK Oak Ridge sophomore Kam Welch is known as “Cheeto” around the ballpark, but his coach calls him something else. “Kam is a dog,” Oak Ridge coach Travis Free said. “There is no better word for him than a dog.” … [Read more...]
Dillon Sims, Bearden Soccer eliminate Farragut from postseason with 3-0 District 4-AAA semifinal win
BY DAVE LINK Dillon Sims and his senior classmates on the Bearden boys’ soccer team can share some bragging rights for the rest of their lives. They never lost a match to rival Farragut. … [Read more...]