BY DAVE LINK Geoff Courtney spent much of his life preparing for the job he earned earlier this week. Courtney was announced Friday morning as Farragut’s new head football coach during a press conference at the school. He replaces his … [Read more...]
GREENEVILLE GREENE DEVILS BOYS SOCCER tops Alcoa, 3-1, in Bearden Invitational
BY DAVE LINK Two teams expected to contend for this year’s Class AA state soccer championship faced each other Thursday night in the Bearden Invitational. Senior forward Austin Beets scored two goals and led Greeneville to a 3-1 victory over … [Read more...]
FCA FISHING FILES: Olivet and Payne win on Cherokee Lake
BY DAVE LINK It’s not hard to distinguish Hunter Olivet from Justin Payne when they’re in a fishing boat. “He’s all muscle,” Payne says. “I’m the scrawny one.” Maybe. Compared to Olivet. Olivet (6-0, 175 pounds) started every football … [Read more...]
ROAD WARRIORS: Spainhower, Bearden Softball shut the door on Farragut in extras with an 8-6 win
BY DAVE LINK Bearden senior pitcher Lauren Spainhower said a prayer before the bottom of the eighth inning Tuesday night at Farragut. … [Read more...]
THE 5STAR PREPS 2024 BOYS & GIRLS TENNIS PREVIEW: The Teams and Players to Know
BY DAVE LINK Star player Maeve Thornton is gone – she’s playing at Furman University – but the Catholic girls’ tennis team forges on this season as the three-time defending state champion in Division II-AA. Thornton played a huge role for the … [Read more...]
Brad Waggoner resigns as Gatlinburg-Pittman head football coach
BY DAVE LINK Brad Waggoner thought he was settled in for the long haul as Gatlinburg-Pittman’s head football coach. Then a program from his past came calling. … [Read more...]
THE 5STAR PREPS 2024 BOYS SOCCER PREVIEW: The Teams and Players to Know
BY DAVE LINK Central coach Chris Quinn is pumped for the 2024 soccer season – and not just the boys’ season this spring. Quinn has been hired to replace Bill Mize as the Central girls’ coach in the fall. “My dream has always been to coach … [Read more...]
Eddie Courtney announces his retirement as Farragut High School football head coach
BY DAVE LINK Call him a legend. An inspiration. A leader of young men and a community. Farragut High School football coach Eddie Courtney announced his retirement Wednesday morning during a press conference in the school’s field … [Read more...]
Alcoa earns chance to defend Class 2A title, trouncing Tyner 89-53 in state sectional round Monday
BY DAVE LINK ALCOA – Alcoa’s Jahvin Carter had his normal game Monday night, and his supporting cast came through in big ways at crucial times. The 6-2 senior guard and Mr. Basketball finalist scored 28 points – about his per-game average – and … [Read more...]
CLASS 4A SECTIONALS: Farragut Lady Admirals shots don’t fall in 54-47 loss to Dobyns-Bennett
BY DAVE LINK Shots weren’t falling Saturday night for the Farragut girls’ basketball team, and it couldn’t have come at a worse time. … [Read more...]