By DAVE LINK Carson Holbert feels like a lucky angler these days. The current sophomore at Eagleton College and Career Academy in Maryville was looking for a fishing partner last spring. At the time, ECCA didn’t have a fishing … [Read more...]
Rommel Conlon, Coalfield Yellow Jackets surge past Greenback; excited for region championship vs. rival Oliver Springs
By DAVE LINK GREENBACK — It was just another Friday night of football for Coalfield senior Rommel Conlon. He leaped over a defender, pulled down a pass, and ran in for a touchdown. He made a one-handed catch for another touchdown. He got in … [Read more...]
New roles for Jayden Miller, Caden Hester working fine; McMinn County routs Sweetwater and looks to region title game
BY DAVE LINK ATHENS, Tenn. – McMinn County senior Jayden Miller lost the starting quarterback’s job when he dislocated his shoulder in a Sept. 2 victory over Rhea County in the third game of the season. He didn’t lose his spot on the field, … [Read more...]
Maryville Lady Rebels volleyball dominates in district semifinals; Heritage and Bearden to battle for other region berth
By DAVE LINK MARYVILLE – There was no stopping the Maryville volleyball team Wednesday night. Junior outside hitters Kiernan Stamey and Amanda Mack combined for 37 kills as the No. 1-seeded Lady Rebels beat No. 2 Heritage 25-20, 25-16, 25-14 in … [Read more...]
Ashton Auker, Farragut Admirals roll past HVA and into October on a winning streak
By DAVE LINK Wide receiver Ashton Auker was at a crossroads last spring during his junior year at William Blount. His football coach for the Governors, Philip Shadowens, resigned in early January, citing minor health issues. Then one of … [Read more...]
Brinley Murphy, National No. 2 Bearden win battle of soccer unbeatens with Knoxville West, 3-0, on Tuesday night
By DAVE LINK Brinley Murphy moved to within a goal of the Bearden girls’ career goals record Tuesday night. The senior forward posted a hat trick in the Lady Bulldogs’ 3-0 victory over visiting West in a non-district match between unbeaten … [Read more...]
Rockwood Tigers win State’s Oldest Rivalry matchup with Harriman, 47-0
By DAVE LINK ROCKWOOD, Tenn. — It started with the opening kickoff Friday night. Rockwood senior Landon Watts caught it deep in the middle of the field, powered straight ahead and over several Harriman defenders for a 45-yard return. Then … [Read more...]
INSTANT CLASSIC … AGAIN: Knoxville West exacts revenge at Alcoa with 29-26 win
BY DAVE LINK ALCOA – West football coach Lamar Brown told his players all week to expect a game that went down to the wire at Alcoa. That’s exactly what they got Thursday night. … [Read more...]
West girls soccer clinches 1-seed for district tourney via 4-0 win over Powell
By DAVE LINK Defense ruled again Tuesday night for the West girls’ soccer team. And Phoebe Scott was at it again for the West offense. Scott scored two goals and the Lady Rebels notched a 4-0 victory over visiting Powell, clinching the No. 1 … [Read more...]
FCA Fishing Files: Jefferson County anglers Parker Batts and Brody Jones snag Meanmouth to shine at State Open
By DAVE LINK Parker Batts and Brody Jones of the Jefferson County Patriot Anglers were having a tough day of fishing – along with everybody else – during the Sept. 10 Tennessee Bass Nation’s State Open on Watts Bar Lake. Luckily, they hooked … [Read more...]