By DAVE LINK OAK RIDGE – It was a successful home debut Friday night at Blankenship Field for Oak Ridge football coach Scott Cummings. But Cummings had to sweat it. The Wildcats made a defensive stop in the final minutes and beat rival … [Read more...]
Tinsley Brown, Hardin Valley Academy volleyball bounce back from Bearden loss; Lady Hawks rout Farragut in three sets
by DAVE LINK Hardin Valley Academy volleyball coach Joy Waller didn’t see it coming Tuesday night. Neither did Farragut coach Jo Madden. … [Read more...]
Loudon Redskins rally to claim 21-14 win over Lenoir City in Battle of the Bridge
LENOIR CITY – Junior Will Ervin spent the summer and preseason trying to win the starting quarterback’s job at Loudon. He may have won it Friday night. Ervin threw three touchdown passes and the Redskins (2-0) posted a 21-14 victory over host … [Read more...]
FRIDAY FEATURE: Twin brothers Brayden and Cayden Latham set for one last go-around with West Rebels
by DAVE LINK Brayden and Cayden Latham have played football together since the little leagues in Alabama. The twin brothers are now seniors at West, and they relish every chance to get on the field together. They’ve got nine games left in … [Read more...]
Here’s what happened when STATE HOPEFULS Maryville, Heritage, Cleveland and Catholic volleyball convened Tuesday
by DAVE LINK MARYVILLE – Volleyball fans got a sneak peek at some state tournament contenders Tuesday night at Heritage. Cleveland (10-1) went 2-0 in the four-way lineup with victories over Heritage and Maryville. Maryville (12-2) split two … [Read more...]
West Rebels overcome weather, flags and stubborn Bearden defense for 27-7 win in Week 1
BY DAVE LINK West’s football team didn’t win any style points Saturday night but left Bearden with a statement victory. The Rebels overcame 15 penalties for 135 yards and defeated the Bulldogs 27-7 in the season opener for both teams. West … [Read more...]
Webb School showcases all its explosive playmakers in Week 1 win over Carter, 46-21
By DAVE LINK Webb School of Knoxville put its explosive playmakers on display in its season opener Friday night. Senior quarterback Charlie Robinson accounted for five touchdowns and freshman receiver/punt returner Shavar Young scored four TDs … [Read more...]
FCA FISHING FILES: Area Anglers Finish Big in 2022 Bassmaster National Championships
by DAVE LINK Bass anglers in the 5Star Preps coverage area recently completed the 2021-22 season, and two duos landed monster finishes. Ty Trentham and Chase McCarter of Sevier County High School Fishing were fourth among 314 boats in the … [Read more...]
Aniya Fisher and Oak Ridge girls soccer get sick win, 2-1, over Webb
by DAVE LINK It started off to be a bad Tuesday afternoon for the Oak Ridge girls’ soccer team. First, the school bus was 30 minutes late picking the Lady Wildcats up for their 6 p.m. game at the Webb School of Knoxville. Then, a wreck in … [Read more...]
2022 5Star Preps Volleyball Season Preview Notes
BY DAVE LINK Catholic’s volleyball team was a force last season on its way to a 34-10 record and the Division II-AA state championship. Look for more of the same this year from the Lady Irish despite the loss of four seniors, three of them … [Read more...]