By DAVE LINK ALCOA – Halls should have no shortage of wide receivers this fall. You could see that Thursday morning during the Red Devils’ 7-on-7 passing scrimmage against Farragut at Alcoa. … [Read more...]
Maryville receiver Markel Fortenberry becomes one of area’s top 2022 prospects
By DAVE LINK Patience and hard work are paying off for Maryville’s Markel Fortenberry. The rising senior wide receiver waited for his turn to start for the Rebels in 2020 and put together enough highlight film to get more than a dozen college … [Read more...]
Campbell County duo named Bass Pro Shops high school fishing team of year
By DAVE LINK Blake Roberts and Riley Faulkner had no idea what would happen after weigh-ins of the Bass Pro Shop’s high school tournament May 28 at Douglas Lake. It was the final of five tournaments on the Bass Pro’s East Tennessee region … [Read more...]
Championship volleyball program hires college coach with local ties
By DAVE LINK Ellen McGill is glad to be home and still coaching volleyball. … [Read more...]
HIDDEN GEM: Fulton DL Seth Vaughn climbing the recruiting charts
By DAVE LINK Seth Vaughn showed promise as a freshman for Fulton’s football team in 2018 when he started a couple of games on the offensive line and played in some games on the defensive line. The rising senior did not disappoint since then. … [Read more...]
‘One More’ comes with 15 seconds left; Sevier County Soccer wins state
BY DAVE LINK MURFREESBORO – Miguel Marquez made a historic goal for Sevier County soccer Friday afternoon. The junior forward scored with 15 seconds left and gave the Smoky Bears a 1-0 victory over Page in the Class AA state championship match … [Read more...]
After 2021 title-game loss, Bearden Soccer shifts its focus toward 2022 season
By DAVE LINK MURFREESBORO – Go get ’em next year. That was the message Bearden senior captain Cole Turner had for his underclass teammates Friday after the 2-1 loss to Houston in the Class AAA state championship match at Siegel Soccer … [Read more...]
STATE TENNIS: Catholic, Webb, CAK, L&N athletes shine on final day
By DAVE LINK MURFREESBORO – It was championship Friday for individuals in singles and doubles at the state tennis tournament. All the matches were moved indoors at the Adams Tennis Complex due to heavy rain in the morning. Here’s a … [Read more...]
Webb School of Knoxville boys soccer completes 20-0 season with Division II-A state championship
By DAVE LINK MURFREESBORO – Coach Jared Ziegler had the happiest birthday of his life Thursday, thanks to his players on the Webb School of Knoxville boys’ soccer team. Ziegler, 34, celebrated the Spartans’ winning the Division II-A state … [Read more...]
Bearden soccer to play for Class AAA title; Sevier County cruises into Class AA title game
By DAVE LINK MURFREESBORO – Ethan Ford isn’t sure he scored the goal Wednesday. The Bearden sophomore was credited with the lone goal in the 18th minute as the Bulldogs (20-3-1) posted a 1-0 victory over Franklin (13-4) in the Class AAA state … [Read more...]