By DAVE LINK Christian Academy of Knoxville baseball coach Tommy Pharr isn’t ready to call his team a powerhouse this season. But the Warriors are the three-time defending state champions, having won the Class AA title in 2017 and Division II-A … [Read more...]
West senior forward Marshall Harkrider continues to amaze despite amputated foot/ankle
By DAVE LINK Marshall Harkrider knew he was hurt. He had no idea how badly. It was Dec. 28, 2018, and Harkrider was on Christmas break during his sophomore year at West High School. He was visiting his cousins at a ranch in Texas. It was the … [Read more...]
Cameron Cook, Bearden soccer keep win streak going with win at Hardin Valley Academy
By DAVE LINK Cameron Cook never got off the bench in spring of 2019 during Bearden’s run to the Class AAA state soccer championship. Last year, Cook was sidelined with a broken collarbone when the Bulldogs played one game before the pandemic … [Read more...]
Heritage Softball fired up about its chances in the 2021 season; gets walk-off win over AC
By DAVE LINK MARYVILLE – Heritage coach Jeff Sherman is fired up about the softball season. Why not after a game like Friday’s? … [Read more...]
THE NEXT STEP, PART IV: Webb QB1 Charlie Robinson goes from Wing-T to Spread QB
By DAVE LINK So long, Wing-T. Here comes the spread. It’s the wave of the offensive future for the Webb School of Knoxville football team. … [Read more...]
Webb pitcher Julian Mays makes good on long-awaited start; Spartans top Irish, 10-1
By DAVE LINK Julian Mays waited two years for his first varsity start for the Webb School of Knoxville baseball team, and the junior right-hander made the most of it Wednesday night. Mays combined with senior right-hander Taeg Horner on a … [Read more...]
Farragut and Oak Ridge ‘couldn’t put the ball away’ and wind up in 1-all tie
By DAVE LINK The Farragut boys’ soccer team had its chances Tuesday night. Ditto for Oak Ridge. … [Read more...]
Loudon baseball (5-0) loaded with underclassmen but are sneaky experienced
By DAVE LINK LOUDON – Don’t be fooled by the youth on Loudon’s baseball team. The Redskins are a formidable bunch on the diamond. … [Read more...]
5Star Preps 2021 Tennis Season Preview
The local high school tennis scene has kicked back into gear. Take a look at the teams and players to know entering the 2021 season. Will Webb continue to be a state power? What about teams to watch for in Division I? You'll get your … [Read more...]
THE NEXT STEP: Catholic defensive stars Trevor Duncan, Daven Cozart ready to show versatility in 2021
By DAVE LINK Sophomores Daven Cozart and Trevor Duncan had breakout seasons defensively in 2020 for the Catholic football team. They will get more of a chance to show their talents on the offensive side this year. … [Read more...]