BY DAVE LINK Webb School of Knoxville seniors Markeis Barrett and Cooper Cameron were honored Thursday as Tennessee Titans Mr. Football semifinalists by the TSSAA. How did they celebrate? They showed out Friday night during the … [Read more...]
FREE READ — Bearden Girls Soccer 3-peats in Class AAA and finishes undefeated for third consecutive season
BY DAVE LINK CHATTANOOGA — Rylie Lucas was a freshman coming off the bench when the Bearden girls’ soccer team lost to Franklin 1-0 in the Class AAA state championship on Oct. 31, 2020. It was the last time the Lady Bulldogs lost a … [Read more...]
FREE READ — Greeneville Lady Greene Devils finish as runners-up in Class AA state soccer
BY DAVE LINK CHATTANOOGA — Saturday wasn’t a good time for the Greeneville girls’ soccer team to face an early deficit. Station Camp of Gallatin scored in the 7th minute and never let up during a 9-2 victory over Greeneville in the Class AA … [Read more...]
Alcoa Tornadoes bounce back from Maryville loss with Region 2-3A clinching win over Kingston
BY DAVE LINK ALCOA — Eli Graf had one start at quarterback for Alcoa’s football team before Thursday night’s 42-7 victory over visiting Kingston in the regular-season finale for both teams. Now, the junior QB appears to have won the starting … [Read more...]
GIRLS SOCCER STATE PREVIEW: Bearden’s Blind Draw, Greeneville’s Task, Kingston’s ‘Monumental Thing’
Bearden and Greeneville are regulars in TSSAA girls’ state soccer tournaments. Each is making its 11th trip to the state tournament, starting Wednesday in Chattanooga. Each is seeking a fifth state championship Saturday at Chattanooga’s Red … [Read more...]
SOCCER SECTIONALS (2023): Bearden secures chance at 3-peat; Greeneville earns ninth consecutive state berth; Kingston snags first state berth since 2003
Eight area girls soccer teams played in TSSAA state sectionals Saturday. But only three of those local teams — Bearden, Greeneville and Kingston — won and earned TSSAA state tournament spots. Here's more on their wins and scores from other area … [Read more...]
WEST REBELS down upset-minded Halls in Week 10; West vs. Powell looms in Week 11 for Region 2-5A Championship
BY DAVE LINK With a huge game looming next week, West’s football team found a way to win Friday night in a 20-9 victory over visiting Halls. This time, it won with special teams and defense. … [Read more...]
Alivia Stott, Bearden Lady Bulldogs post big second half in 3-0 win over West in Region 2-AAA Championship; both teams advance to Saturday’s Sectionals
BY DAVE LINK Alivia Stott and her classmates on the Bearden girls’ soccer team earned one final home game Thursday night. The senior forward and Tennessee commitment had two goals and an assist, leading the Lady Bulldogs to a 3-0 victory over … [Read more...]
FCA Fishing Files: Hayden Barnett, Camdyn Cranfill win TN Bass Nation Southeast Division event at Chickamauga Lake
BY DAVE LINK Hayden Barnett and Camdyn Cranfill didn’t need much time to find their groove as new bass-fishing co-anglers. Not any time at all, really. In their second tournament fishing together for the Roane County (Kingston) High School … [Read more...]
Alcoa High School girls soccer closing in on another trip to TSSAA state tournament after win Tuesday
BY DAVE LINK ALCOA – Tuesday was ACT testing day for many of the Alcoa girls’ soccer players, while others on the team were out of school for the day. It wasn’t an ideal game-day scenario for the Lady Tornadoes’ Region 3-AA elimination … [Read more...]