By DAVE LINK The Farragut boys’ basketball team – consisting of three players -- earned a Class AAAA state sectional berth Friday afternoon. And it only took about 5 minutes. … [Read more...]
Desmier Hatchett, Fulton Falcons top rival Austin-East to claim Region 3-3A championship
By DAVE LINK Desmier Hatchett is the seasoned veteran on a youthful Fulton basketball team, and he’d love to finish his prep career at the Class AAA state tournament in Murfreesboro. He’s one win away. The senior guard had 11 points Thursday … [Read more...]
Bailey Burgess, Bearden Lady Bulldogs trounce rival Farragut for Region 2-4A Championship
By DAVE LINK Bailey Burgess knew some of the Bearden girls’ basketball players when she joined the team last summer after transferring from The King’s Academy. But she didn’t know how well she’d fit in with the Lady Bulldogs. “They were so … [Read more...]
Inside the Farragut-William Blount region semifinal and Bearden’s win over Oak Ridge
BY DAVE LINK The Farragut boys’ basketball team might not have a full roster for Thursday’s Region 2-4A championship game and next Monday’s state sectional game. … [Read more...]
Bearden and Farragut girls to meet for Region 2-AAAA Tournament Championship
By DAVE LINK One goal down. A couple more to go. That’s the situation for the Farragut girls’ basketball team after posting a 40-31 victory over Oak Ridge on Monday night in the Region 2-4A elimination semifinals at Bearden. With the win, … [Read more...]
Knoxville Catholic basketball teams head to Division II-AA state semifinals again
BY DAVE LINK Losing wasn’t an option Saturday afternoon for the Catholic boys’ basketball team. Not with Mike Hutchens coaching his last game on the Irish’s home court. Not with the Irish seniors playing their last home game. And not with … [Read more...]
Farragut girls topple Campbell County in region quarters; still hopeful for another home game
BY DAVE LINK Seniors on the Farragut girls’ basketball team may have played their last home game Friday night. They hope not. The Lady Admirals (24-7) advanced to the Region 2-4A elimination semifinals with a 52-33 victory over visiting … [Read more...]
Luke Lentz, Webb seniors advance to state quarters; Brentwood Academy (28-0) up next
BY DAVE LINK Luke Lentz didn’t want his high school basketball career to end Wednesday night at Webb School of Knoxville. Nor did his teammates want their seasons to end. … [Read more...]
Fulton Falcons hang on for wild 64-63 win over South-Doyle in District 5-3A Championship
By DAVE LINK The Fulton boys’ basketball team looked like it might coast to the District 5-AAA championship early in the game Tuesday night at South-Doyle. Falcons coach Jody Wright knew better. And he was right. No. 1-seeded Fulton lost … [Read more...]
Emily Gonzalez earns district tourney MVP, makes plays late to help Bearden down Farragut
BY DAVE LINK MARYVILLE – Emily Gonzalez’s hard work has paid off. The senior guard for Bearden was chosen MVP of the District 4-4A tournament Monday night after a 62-50 victory over Farragut in the championship game at Heritage. “(Gonzalez) … [Read more...]