By DAVE LINK Farragut sophomore Annabelle Ekern has spent plenty of time kicking the soccer ball with her older brother and sister, and it paid off Tuesday night. Ekern scored off a corner kick and a long free kick as Farragut (13-4-3) notched … [Read more...]
Farragut Admirals score 28 unanswered in football rivalry win over Bearden
By DAVE LINK Farragut quarterback Dawson Moore knew what to do at gut-check time Friday night against rival Bearden. … [Read more...]
California transfers and new coach help propel Maryville volleyball to state for first time
BY DAVE LINK MARYVILLE – Sophomore setter Liv Gravatt and freshman outside hitter Amanda Mack are simply glad to be playing volleyball for Maryville High School. Helping the Lady Rebels (30-4) on Thursday night reach the state tournament for … [Read more...]
Lexi Foley, Farragut soccer refuse to let season end; eliminate HVA 3-0
By DAVE LINK Junior forward Lexi Foley wasn’t ready for her soccer season to end Tuesday night in the District 4-AAA elimination semifinals like it did the two previous seasons. Neither were her Farragut teammates. And they didn’t let it … [Read more...]
Maryville, Farragut volleyball teams fend off elimination; secure state sectional berths
By DAVE LINK MARYVILLE – Keep it going. Maryville and Farragut kept their volleyball seasons alive with victories Monday night in the Region 2-AAA elimination semifinals at Maryville High School. … [Read more...]
Meigs County football (7-0) proving doubters wrong; knocks off top-ranked South Pittsburg
By DAVE LINK DECATUR – There was a big question looming with the Meigs County football team this season: What would it do without quarterback Aaron Swafford, a 2020 graduate? The Tigers (7-0) have come up with answers all season – never more … [Read more...]
Maryville High School volleyball team comes up with opportune performance Thursday
By DAVE LINK MARYVILLE – The Maryville High School volleyball team picked a good time to play one of its best matches of the season. … [Read more...]
FREE READ: Despite Cystic Fibrosis, Farragut LHP Avery Flatford commits to Tennessee Tech softball
By DAVE LINK Avery Flatford was ready to do whatever it took to recover from a torn labrum and surgery in her left (throwing) shoulder in the fall of 2019. It was nothing new for Farragut’s junior softball pitcher. Flatford has dealt with … [Read more...]
THE BIG PREVIEW: Week 8 Showdown – Powell (7-0) at West (7-0)
BY DAVE LINK Get ready for some must-watch TV. One of Knox County’s hottest football rivalries in recent years resumes Thursday Night (7 p.m., MyVLT) when Powell travels to West in a matchup of Class 5A state powers. It’s a crucial Region 3-5A … [Read more...]
Rockwood football holds off Oneida late for 21-14 win; Tigers back in the chase for prime seeding
By DAVE LINK ROCKWOOD – Right back in it. Rockwood (4-3, 1-1 Region 2-2A) got back in the hunt for a home playoff berth with a 21-14 victory Friday night over rival Oneida (4-2, 2-1). But not without some tense moments in the game's final … [Read more...]