BY DAVE LINK MARYVILLE – Kiernan Stamey was extra motivated Thursday night. You could probably say the same for her teammates on the Maryville volleyball team. Stamey and the Lady Rebels avenged one of their losses this season with a 25-16, … [Read more...]
Landyn and Lennox Langham lead Webb Lady Spartans Volleyball (15-2) to victory over Farragut on Tuesday night
BY DAVE LINK Landyn and Lennox Langham have a bond that goes far beyond sisterhood. They share a love for volleyball, and that’s good news for the Webb School of Knoxville volleyball team. Led by the Langham sisters, the Lady Spartans (15-2) … [Read more...]
Meadows’ family name means all business for Meigs County in 12-0 win at Kingston in Week 3
BY DAVE LINK KINGSTON — Ethan Meadows is carrying on the family football tradition at Meigs County. The Tigers’ senior quarterback/safety rushed for 94 yards and two touchdowns and intercepted two passes in Friday night’s 12-0 non-region … [Read more...]
Oak Ridge (2-0) downs visiting Powell, 35-21, with second half full of big plays; Wildcats hold off late rally with onside kick-return TD
BY DAVE LINK OAK RIDGE — Derek Rang pushed the right buttons at halftime Thursday night. Oak Ridge’s first-year football coach challenged his players at the break, and they responded with a 35-21 victory over Powell in a non-region game at … [Read more...]
Farragut Lady Admirals rally from two goals down to tie West in matchup of unbeatens
BY DAVE LINK If ever a tie seemed like a win, the Farragut girls’ soccer team got one Tuesday night. The Lady Admirals scored twice in the last 22 minutes, salvaging a 2-2 tie at West in a District 4-AAA match of previously unbeaten teams. … [Read more...]
Loudon Redskins go from ‘done’ to overtime winners in 27-26 dramatic win over Lenoir City in Battle of the Bridge
BY DAVE LINK LOUDON — Junior quarterback Bronson Scrivner never counted his Loudon team out Friday night. Not when the Redskins trailed Lenoir City by 13 after three quarters. And not when they trailed the Panthers by 12 with 5 minutes left … [Read more...]
Pair of Lady Vols soccer commits leading Bearden (2-0) in 2023 season quest for a three-peat
DAVE LINK Bearden’s Nyla Blue and Alivia Stott have made their college soccer decisions by committing to Tennessee. Now, they’re concentrating on their senior seasons with the Lady Bulldogs. And that means playing with big targets on their … [Read more...]
TIMELY CALL: West WR Syxx Hoard hauls in game-winning circus catch with 17 seconds left in Rebels’ 14-10 win over Bearden
DAVE LINK West football coach Lamar Brown waited until the right time to use a certain play Saturday afternoon. He waited and waited and waited. Brown finally used it with time running out. Senior Hunter Dance threw a 45-yard touchdown … [Read more...]
Trey Wilhite uses his offensive and defensive know-how in Lenoir City’s 24-21 win over South-Doyle
BY DAVE LINK LENOIR CITY — Trey Wilhite calls himself a defensive guy, but he’s plenty good on the offensive side as well. Taking direct snaps from center, the Lenoir City senior rushed for 122 yards and three touchdowns in a 24-21 victory over … [Read more...]
New Era of Farragut Volleyball; Coach Alves and Lady Ads play tough in loss to Catholic
BY DAVE LINK A new era of volleyball began at Farragut on Wednesday night. Andre Alves made his debut as the Lady Admirals’ coach against Catholic, where he was an assistant coach under Brent Carter from 2015-22. Catholic posted a 28-26, … [Read more...]