BY DAVE LINK Devyn Dunn began her volleyball career when she was in the third grade, choosing to be a setter. She got serious about it when she started playing club for K2 Volleyball in the fifth grade and progressed each year through her … [Read more...]
Junior guard Kaden Brightharp’s big night pushes unbeaten Oak Ridge past visiting Cleveland, 68-63, in OT
BY DAVE LINK OAK RIDGE — The youthful Oak Ridge boys’ basketball team did some growing up Tuesday night. Junior guard Kaden Brightharp scored 28 points and played some lock-down defense as the Wildcats defeated visiting Cleveland 68-63 in … [Read more...]
Greeneville freshman Trey Thompson shines in win at Alcoa; Macie Ridge leads Lady Ts to a win
Greeneville’s standout freshman Trey Thompson put on a show Friday night in Alcoa. And Alcoa veteran guard Macie Ridge hit a major milestone and led the Lady Tornadoes to a quality win over visiting Greeneville. Get all the details, stats, … [Read more...]
2022 All-5Star Preps Girls Soccer Team Selections
Stop in and see all the All-5Star Preps Girls Soccer Teams selections for the 2022 high school season -- plus their bios. FIRST TEAM FORWARDS Brinley Murphy, senior, Bearden: Murphy, the three-time 5Star Preps Player of the Year and a South … [Read more...]
Brinley Murphy named 2022 All-5Star Preps Girls Soccer Player of the Year
By DAVE LINK Brinley Murphy isn’t resting on her laurels. Never has. Never will. The Bearden senior is laser-focused on the next step of her soccer career – playing in fall of 2023 for South Carolina, which won the SEC championship this … [Read more...]
DOUBLE FEATURE: Farragut girls bounce back with win over solid Fulton team; Fulton Boys (7-0) surge past host Farragut in fourth quarter
BY DAVE LINK Farragut got a dose of Fulton basketball Tuesday night. The Admirals had a one-point lead in the closing minutes against the visiting Falcons. Then it went south for Farragut. … [Read more...]
International talents create great start for TKA boys; CAK girls turn up defense to turn down TKA
By DAVE LINK Something special is brewing with The King’s Academy boys’ basketball team, thanks to some international flavor. The Lions put it on display Monday night during a 52-35 victory over host Christian Academy of Knoxville. … [Read more...]
Farragut Admirals ‘win it for Dallas’ in rivalry game against Bearden; Defending champion Lady Bulldogs top Farragut to keep streaks alive
BY DAVE LINK Win it for Dallas. That was motivation Friday night for the Farragut boys’ basketball team, which saw 6-7 senior forward/center Dallas Carbaugh go down with a knee injury against rival Bearden. Carbaugh was hurt with 1 minute, … [Read more...]
After state semifinal run last year, Webb School girls basketball still learning early season lessons for possible spring successes
BY DAVE LINK It was another learning experience Tuesday night for the Webb School of Knoxville girls’ basketball team. At least it came in the form of a 42-35 victory over visiting Maryville. … [Read more...]
William Blount building ‘pretty gritty’ style of play; leads to 74-65 win over Webb
MARYVILLE – William Blount coach Kevin Windle wants his team to play a blue-collar, physical brand of basketball, and it did just that Saturday afternoon. With his son Caden posting 37 points and 16 rebounds, Windle’s Governors defeated Webb … [Read more...]