BY DAVE LINK LOUDON – It’s been 20 years since the Kingston girls’ soccer team reached the state tournament. The Lady Yellow Jackets hope that changes this year, and they’ve got momentum on their side after beating host Loudon 4-0 Tuesday night … [Read more...]
Kingston Yellow Jackets edge Loudon, 17-14, to improve to 6-1
BY DAVE LINK KINGSTON – Senior quarterback Rylan Guettner went to the Kingston sideline late in the game Friday night. “Coach, give me the ball and I’ll score,” Guettner told Yellow Jackets coach Brian Pankey. His plan worked. … [Read more...]
HERE’S WHAT HAPPENED: Nation’s No. 1 Bearden Lady Bulldogs vs. No. 16 Albertus Magnus (N.Y.)
BY DAVE LINK Not often has the Bearden girls’ soccer team struggled the past couple of seasons, but it did Saturday morning. Albertus Magnus High of Bardonia, N.Y., played the Lady Bulldogs to a 1-1 draw in a match between nationally ranked … [Read more...]
Hot start and big defensive effort lead Webb to a 42-12 win over CAK; Spartans move to 6-0
BY DAVE LINK Two plays. Two touchdowns. That’s how Webb School of Knoxville’s offense started Friday night at Christian Academy of Knoxville. The Spartans then handed off to their stout defense for a 42-12 victory over the … [Read more...]
SOCCER REPORT: Despite loss Thursday to Oak Ridge, Central Lady Bobcats find a way to celebrate a huge team accomplishment
BY DAVE LINK OAK RIDGE – Paige Branam and her teammates on the Central girls’ soccer team found themselves in a strange situation Thursday night. They got to celebrate after losing a match. The Lady Bobcats lost at Oak Ridge 4-3 but clinched … [Read more...]
Oliver Springs softball standout Chloe Lackey discusses her verbal commitment to South Carolina
BY DAVE LINK It’s a big jump from Class A high school softball into SEC softball. Oliver Springs senior Chloe Lackey is ready for it. … [Read more...]
FCA FISHING REPORT: Sarah Swindle, Lainie Holbert make Tennessee Bass Nation High School history
BY DAVE LINK Sarah Swindle and Lainie Holbert of Riverside High in Decatur County have been best friends for as long as they can remember. They go to church together, play softball together, and do most everything together. Their friendship … [Read more...]
Webb School of Knoxville gets little trouble from Chattanooga Christian; Spartans move to 5-0
BY DAVE LINK Webb School of Knoxville’s football team wasted no time taking control Friday night against visiting Chattanooga Christian School. The Spartans’ defense stopped the Chargers’ opening drive on three downs, forcing a … [Read more...]
Bearden Lady Bulldogs cruise in matchup with rival Farragut, 5-0
BY DAVE LINK Bearden soccer coach Ryan Radcliffe preaches the value of getting an early lead, and his team answered again Thursday night. Sophomore forward Jayla Blue scored in the fourth minute, jump-starting the Lady Bulldogs on their way to … [Read more...]
CAK Warriors win rivalry game in Week 4 against Grace Christian Rams
BY DAVE LINK Christian Academy of Knoxville football coach Chad Speck put his team through the wringer in practices during the week. It paid off Friday night. The Warriors piled up 25 first downs and 505 total yards in a 50-29 victory over … [Read more...]