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...]
Knoxville Catholic girls’ tennis stuns nine-time defending champion Baylor for state championship
By DAVE LINK MURFREESBORO – The Catholic girls’ tennis team pulled off a monumental feat Wednesday afternoon at the Adams Tennis Complex. The Lady Irish (10-0) defeated Chattanooga Baylor 4-2 in the Division II-AA state championship match, … [Read more...]
Webb Spartans (19-0) have one game left: the Division II-A state championship
By DAVE LINK MURFREESBORO – Living the dream. That was how the Webb School of Knoxville boys’ soccer team spent Wednesday in the Division II-A state soccer semifinals. Junior team captain Ben Pensky had two goals and two assists as the … [Read more...]
CLASS AA SOCCER: Sevier County, Greeneville open tournament with quarterfinals wins
By DAVE LINK MURFREESBORO – Sevier County’s soccer team survived a scare Tuesday night during the Class AA state quarterfinals. The Smoky Bears (19-1-2) had a 3-0 lead with 9 minutes to play and held on for a 3-2 victory over Murfreesboro … [Read more...]