BY DAVE LINK Catholic and Maryville have been measuring sticks for girls’ volleyball in the 5Star Preps coverage area in recent years. The Lady Irish have made the state’s Final Four nine consecutive years – winning two state titles (2016, … [Read more...]
JAMBOREE REPORT — Blount County Football Jamboree (2024)
by Dave Link
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BY DAVE LINK ALCOA — Three of Alcoa’s running backs were held out of Friday night’s Blount County Jamboree scrimmage against Heritage. But you could hardly tell, thanks to freshman Justin Lindsey and sophomore Jermon Bishop. … [Read more...]
JAMBOREE REPORT — Night One of the 2024 KOC KickOff Classic at Karns
by Dave Link
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BY DAVE LINK Carter’s football team got a first-hand look Thursday night at the playmakers of Webb School of Knoxville. Shavar Young made a big impression. The junior receiver and Clemson commitment caught a 36-yard touchdown pass from … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS 2024 GIRLS SOCCER PREVIEW: Team Contenders and Top Players to Know
by Dave Link
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The 2024 high school girls soccer season begins today in Tennessee. And, we get it. You need to know who the top players are. You also need some analysis on the team contenders. We got you covered on all that... … [Read more...]
SCRIMMAGE REPORT: Clinton Dragons at CAK Warriors — Friday, Aug. 9, 2024
by Dave Link
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BY DAVE LINK Two weeks from the football season opener, Clinton and Christian Academy of Knoxville continued fine-tuning their teams during a scrimmage Friday night. The host Warriors scored three touchdowns to Clinton’s two touchdowns when the … [Read more...]
SCRIMMAGE REPORT: Anderson County Mavericks at Lenoir City Panthers (Aug. 5, 2024)
by Dave Link
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BY DAVE LINK LENOIR CITY – Anderson County football coach Davey Gillum saw plenty of positives Monday night during his team’s first preseason scrimmage against Lenoir City. Starting quarterback Landen Hensley was making the throws, running back … [Read more...]
SCRIMMAGE REPORT — Sevier County at Farragut (Aug. 2, 2024)
by Dave Link
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BY DAVE LINK Sevier County and Farragut spent the first 45 minutes of Friday’s football scrimmage working on their kicking games and waiting for an officiating crew to arrive at Farragut. Officials never arrived, so the coaches did the … [Read more...]
SCRIMMAGE REPORT: Halls Red Devils at Webb School of Knoxville (Aug. 1, 2024)
by Dave Link
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BY DAVE LINK There wasn’t a winner or a loser Thursday night when Halls had a preseason football scrimmage at Webb School of Knoxville. … [Read more...]
2024 Preseason Look: Loudon Redskins Football
by Dave Link
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BY DAVE LINK LOUDON – Quarterback Bronson Scrivner had a big offseason and is primed for his senior year at Loudon. He’s one reason Loudon head coach Jeff Harig has high hopes for the 2024 season. He’s only one reason, though. … [Read more...]
SOCCER JAMBOREE 2024 NOTEBOOK: Coaching Changes, Injury Bugs and More
by Dave Link
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BY DAVE LINK Trenna Underwood didn’t need to go far to find her dream job in coaching. It was right at home in Oak Ridge. … [Read more...]