By DAVE LINK Hardin Valley Academy’s Brycen Denton won a huge game on the pitcher’s mound Friday afternoon – and a pair of AirPods if he wants them. The senior left-hander threw a five-hitter as the host Hawks (25-6) posted a 5-0 victory over … [Read more...]
West Virginia basketball commit Avery Strickland savoring good times with Farragut Softball (27-2)
By DAVE LINK Her college future is in basketball, but Farragut junior Avery “Ace” Strickland can’t shake her love of softball. She’s going to savor every minute of being a two-sport athlete for the Lady Admirals. … [Read more...]
Webb School pitcher Cole Nathan cutting his path in baseball with help of father, a former MLB star
By DAVE LINK Webb School of Knoxville sophomore Cole Nathan learned a long time ago what it takes to be a good baseball player. Lots of hard work. Dedication. Being coachable, no matter the coach. His longtime everyday coach has been … [Read more...]
5Star Preps Girls Basketball Underclassman of the Year (2021): Sydney Mains, Catholic
By DAVE LINK Catholic freshman Sydney Mains had no idea how big an impact she would have during the 2020-21 basketball season. Neither did her dad Travis, who was in his first year coaching the Lady Irish. “She’s played on some high-level … [Read more...]
Farragut Baseball calls on freshman RHP Eli Evans against national power Baylor
By DAVE LINK Farragut freshman Eli Evans woke up Friday morning to a text message from his baseball coach, Matt Buckner. Buckner informed Evans he would be the starting pitcher Friday night against Chattanooga Baylor, ranked 14th in the nation … [Read more...]
Webb Spartans boys soccer finishes regular season unbeaten; tops rival Catholic 5-1 on Thursday
By DAVE LINK The Webb School of Knoxville boys’ soccer team completed a memorable regular season in emphatic fashion Thursday night. Junior captain Ben Pensky scored two goals in the first 5 minutes and the Spartans (13-0-0) rolled to a 5-1 … [Read more...]
Oliver Springs Softball (18-2) trying to end season ‘somewhere big, like Murfreesboro’
By DAVE LINK OLIVER SPRINGS – It was a beautiful Tuesday evening, and the Oliver Springs girls’ softball team was honoring one of the top players in program history. Pitcher Courtney Jones, who as a sophomore in 2013 led the Lady … [Read more...]
Angus Pence, Lukas Buckner pace Farragut to win over Hardin Valley
By DAVE LINK Farragut senior shortstop Angus Pence believes his position will be in good hands next year when he’s playing baseball for the University of Tennessee. Freshman second baseman Lukas Buckner is expected to take over as the Admirals’ … [Read more...]
Bearden soccer keeps it going with rivalry win over Farragut
By DAVE LINK There’s nothing like the Bearden-Farragut rivalry to get the juices flowing. They were at it again Saturday night on the Farragut soccer pitch, and the Bearden boys left with a 4-1 victory over the Admirals. It was a … [Read more...]
Gatlinburg-Pittman boys soccer carrying over pre-Covid expectations into 2021
BY DAVE LINK ALCOA – The Gatlinburg-Pittman boys’ soccer team is on a mission – win the Class A state championship for the 2020 seniors who didn’t get a chance due to the pandemic cancellation. … [Read more...]