BY DAVE LINK The Farragut boys’ basketball team and its fans celebrated like they won a state championship Friday night. Because the Admirals finally beat Bearden. … [Read more...]
Oak Ridge basketball teams remain unbeaten after Thursday sweep of Alcoa
BY DAVE LINK ALCOA – If the Oak Ridge boys’ basketball team is flying under the radar, it might not be for long. Not if the Wildcats (3-0) keep playing like they did during Thursday night’s 80-71 non-district victory at Alcoa. … [Read more...]
What Happened in the Bearden at Catholic basketball doubleheader?
In this double feature from 5Star Preps writer Dave Link, we take you inside the Bearden at Catholic basketball games from Tuesday night. The Bearden girls are Class AAAA state title contenders and took on a Catholic team that finished runner-up … [Read more...]
Alcoa thumps Giles County, 42-12, in 3A semifinals; Tornadoes have chance at 7th title in a row
By DAVE LINK ALCOA – Gary Rankin wasn’t taking any chances Friday night. The Alcoa football coach benched his starters at halftime of the 42-12 victory over Giles County in the Class 3A state playoff semifinals. Rankin didn’t have a good … [Read more...]
Rhea County anglers Owen Ray and Camdyn Cranfill find bass jackpot
By DAVE LINK Owen Ray and Camdyn Cranfill didn’t know what to expect when they took off on Douglas Lake for the third stop of the Tennessee BASS Nation State Open Trail on Nov. 13. What they found that cold, windy day was a bass fisherman’s … [Read more...]
CAK girls basketball comes up short in first true test of season
By DAVE LINK The Christian Academy of Knoxville girls’ basketball team was ready for its best challenge of the young season Tuesday afternoon against Livingston Academy in the Farragut Invitational. Then came a reality check. … [Read more...]
Farragut Admirals (4-0) off to fast start; face unbeaten Morristown East (4-0) on Friday
BY DAVE LINK It’s early in the season, but the Farragut boys’ basketball team is already in survive-and-advance mode. The Admirals (4-0) did just that Monday night during a 59-51 victory over visiting Christian Academy of Knoxville (2-1) in the … [Read more...]
Loudon’s run, Keaton Harig’s storied career ends, 42-27, at the hands of Giles County
By DAVE LINK LOUDON – One of the storied careers in Loudon football history came to an end Friday night. Keaton Harig threw for 425 yards and four touchdowns in his final game, as the Redskins lost to visiting Giles County 42-27 in a Class 3A … [Read more...]
News, Notes, Observations from KIL Basketball Jamboree (Night 2)
The final night of the KOC TipOff Classic at Karns gave us plenty to write about. Here are some previews and news and notes about the following: Farragut boys Farragut girls Fulton boys Bearden girls Bearden boys Powell boys … [Read more...]
News, Notes and Observations from KIL BASKETBALL JAMBOREE (Night 1)
In Night No. 1 of the Knoxville Orthopedic Clinic's Tip-Off Classic, we spotlight and preview basketball programs such as: South-Doyle girls Austin-East boys Gibbs boys Gibbs girls Hardin Valley boys Central boys Stay in the … [Read more...]