BY DAVE LINK Chris Kelley thought his lacrosse days were over during the winter months of 1997. He had played at the University of Rhode Island and then started/coached the team at St. John Vianney High School in St. Louis while in chiropractor … [Read more...]
Laney Shrader’s walk-off HR gives Farragut Softball a win over Karns
BY DAVE LINK Farragut’s Laney Shrader had a tough game in the field Wednesday night, but she made up for it at the plate. … [Read more...]
LHP Nathan Hull and Meigs County defeat Loudon, 1-0, in much-anticipated District 3-2A early season contest
BY DAVE LINK LOUDON – Meigs County’s Nathan Hull got his first chance to play baseball at Loudon on Monday night, and he liked it. It’s no wonder. The junior left-hander and transfer from Land O’ Lakes, Fla., threw a four-hitter as the … [Read more...]
FCA FISHING FILES: Hayden Barnett, Will Bacon win on Watts Bar; Sawyer and Eli O’Hara of Alcoa win juniors division
BY DAVE LINK Will Bacon and Hayden Barnett got a little lucky March 18 in the Tennessee Bass Nation’s (TBN)-Southeast’s fourth and final stop on Watts Bar Lake. Not that they need any luck. The two anglers for the Roane County High School … [Read more...]
Lucas Nordin makes good on lone scoring chance; Bearden Bulldogs tie CPA in early season contest of big-time programs
BY DAVE LINK Bearden senior Lucas Nordin got mad Friday night. Then he got even. Nordin and his soccer teammates weren’t happy from the get-go when visiting Christ Presbyterian Academy of Nashville brought a boom box and began playing … [Read more...]
The 5Star Preps 2023 High School Tennis Season Preview
The Catholic girls’ tennis team is two-time defending state champion in Division II-AA and ranked No. 1 in the nation. Can the Lady Irish keep their run going this spring? Allie Faulkner of Christian Academy of Knoxville and Riley Cassity of … [Read more...]
The New QB1 (2023): The 5A champion West Rebels will have open competition for QB1 this spring
BY DAVE LINK West football coach Lamar Brown has an open quarterback competition this spring coming off the 2022 Class 5A state championship season. Senior quarterback Carson Jessie was a two-year starter, leading the Rebels to an 11-3 record … [Read more...]
Eli Evans’ return sparks offensive outburst for Farragut Baseball in Tuesday matchup of state contenders
Farragut’s baseball team put its high-scoring offense on display Tuesday night. The Admirals had 14 hits and three homers during a 12-3 victory over visiting Catholic in their 2023 home opener. Farragut (5-1), defending state champion in Class … [Read more...]
The 5STAR PREPS 2023 BOYS SOCCER PREVIEW: The Contenders and Top Players
BY DAVE LINK The Bearden boys’ soccer team has reloaded for another postseason run after losing in the Class AAA state championship match the past two seasons. But first the Bulldogs must get out of always-tough District … [Read more...]
The NEW QB1: The Fulton Falcons look to replace Mr. Football winner Marcellus Jackson at QB in 2023
BY DAVE LINK Fulton football coach Jeff McMillan knows he won’t have another quarterback like Marcellus Jackson on his 2023 roster. He might never have another quarterback like Jackson. They don’t come along often. The 5-foot-9 senior … [Read more...]