By Dave Link OAK RIDGE – The Gibbs girls’ soccer team was fired up after Tuesday’s 2-0 non-district victory at Oak Ridge, but probably not as fired up as its coach, Jason French. French, in his ninth year as the Lady Eagles’ coach, said Gibbs … [Read more...]
Kingston starts 4-0 for second consecutive season thanks to defensive efforts in win over Rockwood
By DAVE LINK ROCKWOOD – Senior quarterback Kain Collins summed up Kingston’s 21-0 victory over host Rockwood on Friday night in a nutshell. It was for some Roane County bragging rights. “It’s always good to have a good county rivalry win,” … [Read more...]
Brinley Murphy second-half goals settle score in Bearden’s rivalry match with Farragut
By DAVE LINK Forget the No. 1 state ranking. Forget the unbeaten record. The Bearden girls’ soccer team won its biggest game of the young season Thursday night, posting a 2-0 victory at rival Farragut in the District 4-AAA opener for both … [Read more...]
LIGHTNING STRIKES: Big-time soccer tilt between Maryville and Catholic halted midway through
By DAVE LINK MARYVILLE – It’s been anything but the normal season for the Maryville girls’ soccer team. And nothing changed Wednesday night. … [Read more...]
Volleyball rivalry match against Catholic provides teaching moment for Webb School of Knoxville
By DAVE LINK There will be better days ahead than Tuesday for the Webb School of Knoxville volleyball team. That was the message of first-year coach Ellen McGill after the Lady Spartans’ 25-11, 25-9, 25-21 loss at Catholic. “Catholic’s a … [Read more...]
Mistakes made but Powell finds a way to get past DeSean Bishop and Karns, 47-20
By DAVE LINK Powell football coach Matt Lowe saw way too many mistakes by his team Friday night, but there’s one aspect he couldn’t fault. The Panthers scrapped and clawed their way to a 47-20 victory over host Karns in the Region 3-5A opener … [Read more...]
With leader injured, Catholic volleyball sees ‘big turnaround’ in Wednesday night win at HVA
By DAVE LINK Catholic’s volleyball team didn’t play up to snuff Monday night in home losses to Maryville and Cleveland. The Lady Irish made amends Wednesday night at Hardin Valley Academy, bouncing back with a 3-1 non-district victory over the … [Read more...]
SOCCER NOTES: Bearden’s Invitational, Gibbs Unbeaten, Central’s jump to AAA
In these soccer notes, 5Star Preps checks in around the area for the latest in girls' soccer. Story includes a preview of the upcoming Bearden Invitational, recruiting info on Bearden star Brinley Murphy and features on Central Lady Bobcats and Gibbs … [Read more...]
Keaton Harig’s effort in Loudon’s 43-7 win over Lenoir City will long be remembered
By DAVE LINK LOUDON – Two games into the season and the Loudon football team has established an identity. And senior quarterback/safety Keaton Harig will play a big role, just like he did Friday night. … [Read more...]
Noah Vaughn and Maryville Rebels out-duel Powell Panthers, 52-31, in Week 2 Clash
By DAVE LINK MARYVILLE – There’s a gamut of tough games on Maryville’s schedule this year, and the Rebels got through a big one Thursday night. Junior Noah Vaughn rushed for 205 yards and four touchdowns and Maryville rode its second-half … [Read more...]