BY DAVE LINK Sevier County’s football team was without leading rusher Tegan Avera on Thursday night, but that didn’t stop the Smoky Bears. … [Read more...]
Lady Vols commit Jayla Blue nets hat trick; Bearden cilnches District 4-AAA 1-seed in win over Farragut
BY DAVE LINK Jayla Blue is glad to shift her focus solely on soccer. Bearden’s junior forward ended her college recruitment by committing to Tennessee on Sept. 11 after an official visit to the Lady Vols. On Monday night, Blue helped the … [Read more...]
Senior QB Drew Parrott guides Bearden past rival Farragut, 38-14, in rain-soaked Week 6
BY DAVE LINK Bearden’s football team put a damper on a big Saturday night at Farragut. Senior quarterback Drew Parrott ran for two touchdowns and threw a touchdown pass in the Bulldogs’ 38-14 victory over the rival Admirals. … [Read more...]
Oak Ridge wins third straight game this season with 48-21 win over rival Clinton
BY DAVE LINK OAK RIDGE – There was no shortage of motivation for the Oak Ridge football team Friday night. The Wildcats rolled to a 48-21 victory over rival Clinton at Blankenship Field, avenging last year’s 24-21 home loss to the Dragons in … [Read more...]
FCA FISHING FILES: Six area HS anglers make national history in qualifying for 2024 Bassmaster Team Championship
BY DAVE LINK Six local high school anglers – combining into three, two-person teams – made national history last weekend (Sept. 21-22) by qualifying for the 2024 Bassmaster Team Championship in Monroe, Louisiana, in December. They’re the first … [Read more...]
Nationally ranked Webb School of Knoxville girls soccer team rallies past rival Catholic for 2-1 victory
BY DAVE LINK The Webb School of Knoxville girls’ soccer team was on the verge of its first loss of the season Tuesday night at rival Catholic. Then the match’s momentum turned like the weather. It started raining with about 15 minutes left … [Read more...]
Mason Day, Oliver Springs keep cool in 38-19 win at Rockwood in Week 5
BY DAVE LINK ROCKWOOD – Oliver Springs senior Mason Day never got worried Friday night. Not when the Bobcats trailed Rockwood 7-0 in the first quarter. And not when they trailed the Tigers 13-7 in the second quarter. Day, who started at … [Read more...]
Reserve goalkeeper Eleanor Travis, West Lady Rebels pull off impressive win at Farragut in Thursday soccer match
BY DAVE LINK Sophomore Eleanor Travis was ready when her number was called Thursday night. West High’s backup goalkeeper entered the match in the first half when senior starter Emma Capps got hurt and helped the Lady Rebels pull off a 3-2 … [Read more...]
Farragut Lady Admirals Volleyball excels against Cleveland and Catholic at “Pink Out Night”
BY DAVE LINK Farragut’s volleyball team was the big winner Wednesday night during the “Pink Out Night” at Catholic promoting cancer awareness. The Lady Admirals posted 2-1 victories over Catholic and two-time defending Class AAA state champion … [Read more...]
Clinton Volleyball (23-7, 8-0 District 3-AAA) hopeful and striving for first-ever TSSAA state tournament berth
BY DAVE LINK Senior middle hitter Ellie Murrell recalls joining Clinton’s volleyball team as a freshman for the 2021 season when the Lady Dragons were more accustomed to losing than winning. Oh, how times have changed during Murrell’s four … [Read more...]