BY DAVE LINK Catholic’s football team has found a silver lining with starting quarterback Jayden Neal on the sideline. He is sophomore quarterback Mack Bartholomew, a transfer from Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville. Bartholomew has taken … [Read more...]
Final-Second Block in Battle of the Bridge gives Loudon a 7-6 win over Lenoir City
BY DAVE LINK LENOIR CITY — It seemed like an eternity Thursday night while Lenoir City junior place-kicker Riley Pickett lined up for a potential game-winning field goal against visiting Loudon. The Panthers were on Loudon’s 8-yard line, … [Read more...]
Catholic Lady Irish soccer returning to its winning tradition
BY DAVE LINK Coach Josh Martin wants to revive the glory days of Catholic girls’ soccer, and so do the Lady Irish. They’re on their way after Tuesday night’s 4-0 non-region victory against visiting Halls. Catholic (5-1-1) has more than … [Read more...]
Alcoa Tornadoes drop season opener to 6A Ravenwood; will play at 6A Bearden in Week 2
BY DAVE LINK ALCOA – Not often does Alcoa’s football team have trouble matching up with an opponent, but it happened Friday night. … [Read more...]
Mia Kinney, Catholic Lady Irish rally past Oak Ridge in midweek volleyball match
BY DAVE LINK OAK RIDGE – Much has changed in Mia Kinney’s life in the past year. The sophomore at Catholic High School transferred from Chattanooga Baylor, where she and her older brother and sister excelled in sports. Kinney, an outside … [Read more...]
Webb Lady Spartans (3-0) aiming to turn ‘potential’ into postseason glory this season
BY DAVE LINK Senior midfielder Pearce Groer and junior forward McKalie Ball are the marquee players for the Webb School of Knoxville girls’ soccer team. Groer is committed to Texas and Ball is a high-level Division I recruit. They shared the … [Read more...]
The 5Star Preps VOLLEYBALL 2024 season preview: The Contending Teams and Standout Players
BY DAVE LINK Catholic and Maryville have been measuring sticks for girls’ volleyball in the 5Star Preps coverage area in recent years. The Lady Irish have made the state’s Final Four nine consecutive years – winning two state titles (2016, … [Read more...]
JAMBOREE REPORT — Blount County Football Jamboree (2024)
BY DAVE LINK ALCOA — Three of Alcoa’s running backs were held out of Friday night’s Blount County Jamboree scrimmage against Heritage. But you could hardly tell, thanks to freshman Justin Lindsey and sophomore Jermon Bishop. … [Read more...]
JAMBOREE REPORT — Night One of the 2024 KOC KickOff Classic at Karns
BY DAVE LINK Carter’s football team got a first-hand look Thursday night at the playmakers of Webb School of Knoxville. Shavar Young made a big impression. The junior receiver and Clemson commitment caught a 36-yard touchdown pass from … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS 2024 GIRLS SOCCER PREVIEW: Team Contenders and Top Players to Know
The 2024 high school girls soccer season begins today in Tennessee. And, we get it. You need to know who the top players are. You also need some analysis on the team contenders. We got you covered on all that... … [Read more...]