By DAVE LINK MARYVILLE – Mike Buck was at a career crossroads in 2015. He had retired from coaching the Stone Memorial boys’ basketball team in May of 2012 and gotten into the sales business. Three years later, the coaching job for Stone … [Read more...]
Mains Family helping transform Lady Irish basketball; McMinn Central coach vocalizes challenge to players
By DAVE LINK MARYVILLE – Catholic freshman Sydney Mains knows how to keep her basketball coach off her back. She ought to know. Her coach is her father, first-year Catholic coach Travis Mains. Sydney’s mother, Missey, is Catholic’s assistant … [Read more...]
Covid-19 has TSSAA wrestling season pinned early; Coaches sound off on challenges, future
By DAVE LINK Pigeon Forge coach Greg Foreman has built one of the state’s top wrestling programs over the years. In his 18th year as the Tigers’ coach, Foreman said there is no secret to their successes on the mat, which includes five Class … [Read more...]
Loudon Redskins ‘not clicking’ but drop unbeaten McMinn Central on Thursday to lead District 5-AA
By DAVE LINK LOUDON – With his team’s offense struggling, Loudon basketball coach Josh Graves turned to its defense Thursday night. The Redskins held previously unbeaten McMinn Central to 12 points after halftime on their way to a 41-31 home … [Read more...]
Farragut freshman Brennon Seigler commits to Tennessee baseball
By DAVE LINK Brennon Seigler always knew where he wanted to play collegiate baseball, and he took a step toward that goal Wednesday morning. Farragut’s freshman outfielder committed to play for Tennessee after getting the offer during the … [Read more...]
SEQUOYAH at GREENBACK: two wins by the Chiefs under very different circumstances Tuesday
By DAVE LINK GREENBACK – Sequoyah’s boys and girls pulled off a basketball sweep at Greenback on Tuesday night, and did so under far different circumstances. The Lady Chiefs were without four starters due to COVID-19 quarantines/contact tracing … [Read more...]
Scott junior Trey Morrow progressing toward college ball; Fulton Falcons bounce back with win
BY DAVE LINK Scott’s Trey Morrow put up some big numbers Friday night – and wasn’t even at the top of his game. The 6-foot-3 junior point guard scored 25 points, grabbed 13 rebounds, and blocked five shots, but the Highlanders lost at Fulton, … [Read more...]
Early season District 4-AAA showdowns at Maryville both go Bearden’s way Tuesday
By DAVE LINK MARYVILLE – Still perfect. The Bearden boys and girls’ basketball teams extending their season-opening winning streaks Tuesday night with victories over District 4-AAA rival Maryville. Senior guard Zneyah McLaughlin scored 25 … [Read more...]
Grainger girls basketball keeps perfect start on track while Alcoa finally starts its season
BY DAVE LINK ALCOA – The Grainger girls’ basketball team stayed on a roll Monday night, while Alcoa’s was just getting started. … [Read more...]
West Rebels boys basketball (2-0) fend off Farragut for 76-64 district win
By DAVE LINK Aubin Goporo isn’t about to let his basketball team get complacent early in the season. The first-year West boys’ coach watched the Rebels pull away from visiting Farragut in the fourth quarter for a 76-64 victory Friday … [Read more...]