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...]
Sevier County Smoky Bears stun Karns Beavers in Class 4A boys basketball state sectional in Knoxville
BY DAVE LINK Sevier County’s youthful boys’ basketball team played like a group of seasoned veterans Monday night. Sophomore guard/forward Reed Ownby had 20 points and the Smoky Bears stunned host Karns 70-59 in a Class 4A sectional … [Read more...]
Bearden Lady Bulldogs (35-0) head back to 4A State Tournament next week to defend their title
BY DAVE LINK Kendall Anne Murphy got her first career start Saturday night for the Bearden girls’ basketball team. It came under adverse circumstances with the season on the line. The sophomore wing replaced Rachael Wilhoit in the starting … [Read more...]
J.J. Faulkner heeds coaches’ advice; leads Karns Beavers past William Blount in the Region 2-4A Boys Basketball Championship
BY DAVE LINK J.J. Faulkner got a pep talk from his Karns basketball coaches at halftime Thursday night. He did what they told him. … [Read more...]
McMinn Central girls’ basketball is one win away from correcting the pattern; rematch with Alcoa set for state sectionals
BY DAVE LINK LOUDON – McMinn Central has a rich tradition in girls’ basketball but hasn’t been to the state tournament since 2016. The Chargerettes are one victory away after Wednesday night’s 75-37 victory over Meigs County in the Region 2-AA … [Read more...]