It was a special Senior Night on Tuesday for the Farragut boys’ basketball team. Not to be outdone, the Lady Admirals had a pretty special comeback victory. Check out game analysis by Dave Link on both wins below ... … [Read more...]
Trace Thackerson’s buzzer-beater for Clinton downs Oak Ridge; Lady Wildcats best Clinton, 52-47
CLINTON – Senior guard Trace Thackerson hit one of the most memorable shots in the history of Clinton basketball Friday night. … [Read more...]
Darian Bailey leads Bearden boys’ comeback against Farragut; Lady Bulldogs also get win over Farragut, 50-41
BY DAVE LINK Darian Bailey brought more than a major post presence when he joined the Bearden boys’ basketball team in the summer. The 6-foot-6 senior transfer from Central brought some fire to the Bulldogs, and he was bringing it again Friday … [Read more...]
Tai Cates finding his comfort zone at South-Doyle; hits game-winner Tuesday night
BY DAVE LINK LENOIR CITY – Tai Cates got a screen from his teammate at the top of the key, drove to the right side, and pulled up for a 16-foot shot at the buzzer Tuesday night. … [Read more...]
After 2OT win Friday, Oneida boys win at Harriman on Saturday; Lady Blue Devils knock off Oneida
BY DAVE LINK HARRIMAN – The Oneida boys’ basketball team had to work through two overtimes for Friday night’s victory against Oliver Springs. Less than 24 hours later, the Indians were at it again against Harriman in a non-district game. And … [Read more...]
With her recruitment set anew, Avery Strickland and Farragut get key win over Heritage, 48-42
BY DAVE LINK Ace Strickland got a fresh start to her recruitment Friday. The Farragut girls’ basketball standout decommitted from West Virginia on Thursday and stayed busy on the phone before Friday’s 48-42 victory over visiting Heritage. … [Read more...]
New QB1, part III – Loudon faces difficult task of finding replacement for Keaton Harig
BY DAVE LINK The Loudon football team undergoes a major transition this fall with the departure of four-year starting quarterback Keaton Harig. Harig, a Class 3A Mr. Football finalist, set every school passing record during his career except … [Read more...]
CATHOLIC vs. WEBB: Rivalry Renewed Friday with Pair of Tightly Contested Wins by Irish
BY DAVE LINK One of the area’s best rivalries resumed Friday night when the Webb School of Knoxville’s basketball teams played at Catholic in front of a raucous capacity crowd. It was a night that belonged to the Irish. … [Read more...]
The NEW QB1, part II: Meigs County has projected starter and slight offensive change for 2022
By DAVE LINK Meigs County will have a new quarterback for the 2022 season, and perhaps a slight change offensively. … [Read more...]
Youth shines in Heritage’s win over HVA Lady Hawks; HVA boys erupt in third quarter to top Heritage
By DAVE LINK Not often does the Heritage girls’ basketball team have two freshmen in the starting lineup. This year it does. And coach Rick Howard said he’s got good team chemistry with freshmen Chloe Heath and Carsyn Swaney as starters. … [Read more...]