By DAVE LINK Austin King got it done at the plate, on the field, and on the mound Monday night. The Hardin Valley Academy senior right-hander had the game-winning RBI and picked up the save in a 9-3 victory over visiting Maryville. “He was … [Read more...]
NEW QB1s, part X: 2022 Alcoa Tornadoes
BY DAVE LINK Zach Lunsford is the frontrunner to be Alcoa’s starting quarterback for his senior season in 2022, but he will have to fend off three rising sophomores to get the job. … [Read more...]
Carlos Meraz’s goal lifts the West Rebels boys soccer team past Farragut
BY DAVE LINK C-Lo got his big goal Friday night. Senior Carlos “C-Lo” Meraz scored in the 41st minute and West beat host Farragut 1-0 in a non-district match. West coach Alex Walls had a feeling Meraz might score against the Admirals. … [Read more...]
Braxton Roberts realizing his potential for Loudon Baseball; Georgia commit Jaxon Walker update
BY DAVE LINK LOUDON – Loudon baseball coach Jason Lambert thought he had a special player when Braxton Roberts joined the team as a freshman. Four years later, Roberts has proved his coach to be correct. … [Read more...]
Belmont signee Simon Tesh guides CAK to steady 10-0 win over Grace Christian
BY DAVE LINK Christian Academy of Knoxville senior Simon Tesh was his normal self on the pitcher’s mound Monday afternoon. And that meant trouble for Grace Christian Academy. … [Read more...]
Riley Faulkner, Bryson Hatcher sign college fishing scholarships
BY DAVE LINK Bryson Hatcher and Riley Faulkner are ready to take the next steps in their fishing careers – but only after the spring of their high school seasons. Hatcher is a senior on the William Blount Fishing Team and Faulkner is … [Read more...]
Farragut Baseball seeing some ‘growing pains’ against rigorous schedule
BY DAVE LINK It’s been a learning experience for the Farragut baseball team during the season’s first two weeks, and Saturday afternoon was no different. … [Read more...]
Bearden Soccer using 2021 title-game loss as motivator in 2022 season; Dawgs top West on Thursday
BY DAVE LINK Bearden soccer coach Ryan Radcliffe doesn’t need to remind his team how the 2021 season ended. The Bulldogs’ 2-1 loss to Houston in the Class AAA state championship game has not been forgotten. Bearden’s quest for a return to … [Read more...]
The key early season takeaways from Webb School of Knoxville vs. Austin-East boys soccer
BY DAVE LINK Austin-East didn’t get a soccer win Tuesday at Webb School of Knoxville, but it didn’t put a damper on the Roadrunners’ season moving forward. Senior midfielder Spencer Bernard had two goals and an assist as the Spartans (1-0) … [Read more...]
2022 5Star Preps Tennis Season Preview
BY DAVE LINK Watch out for the Catholic girls’ tennis team. The Lady Irish enters the 2022 season as defending state champions with a lofty preseason ranking – No. 9 nationally by Universal Tennis Rating. … [Read more...]