BY DAVE LINK There wasn’t a winner or a loser Thursday night when Halls had a preseason football scrimmage at Webb School of Knoxville. … [Read more...]
2024 Preseason Look: Loudon Redskins Football
BY DAVE LINK LOUDON – Quarterback Bronson Scrivner had a big offseason and is primed for his senior year at Loudon. He’s one reason Loudon head coach Jeff Harig has high hopes for the 2024 season. He’s only one reason, though. … [Read more...]
SOCCER JAMBOREE 2024 NOTEBOOK: Coaching Changes, Injury Bugs and More
BY DAVE LINK Trenna Underwood didn’t need to go far to find her dream job in coaching. It was right at home in Oak Ridge. … [Read more...]
Run-heavy Kingston finding experience and ways to improve in pass-happy 7v7 season
BY DAVE LINK LENOIR CITY – Kingston football coach Brian Pankey sees plenty of benefits for his defensive secondary during 7-on-7 passing scrimmages. Not so much for his offensive skill players. You won’t find many passing plays in … [Read more...]
PRESEASON REPORT: What we learned about Lenoir City at their 7v7 scrimmage with Kingston
BY DAVE LINK LENOIR CITY – Another new era of football has started at Lenoir City with Scott Cummings taking over as head coach. And it’s another new start for Cummings, who took the 2023 season off from coaching. … [Read more...]
Farragut star, Lady Vols commit Elsa Morrison’s Summer of Softball
BY DAVE LINK As the scorching summer forges on, Farragut’s Elsa Morrison is doing what she does best. Playing softball. Lots of it. The senior catcher/shortstop returned to Knoxville from Colorado on July 7 after spending a week of … [Read more...]
Sevier County QB Cooper Newman shows offseason growth; also, Notes on Smoky Bears from 7v7
BY DAVE LINK Sevier County sophomore Cooper Newman was humming the football Tuesday during a 7-on-7 passing scrimmage at Farragut. Short sideline passes. Mid-range passes to the middle of the field. Deeper endzone passes. Newman was making … [Read more...]
Landon Collins ready to shine in 2024; Ads QB update
BY DAVE LINK Landon Collins is ready to take the next step in his football career. The senior wide receiver/free safety is expected to be one of Farragut’s go-to playmakers during the 2024 season. Collins (6-3, 190 pounds) has gotten … [Read more...]
Knoxville Catholic star Lillie Murphy named 2024 5Star Preps Girls Tennis Player of the Year
BY DAVE LINK Lillie Murphy took on several new roles with the Catholic girls’ tennis team in the spring and managed them to a tee. The rising senior became the Lady Irish’s No. 1 player, taking over the top spot with the 2023 graduation of … [Read more...]
Knoxville Catholic standout Theo Liakonis named 2024 5Star Preps Boys Tennis Player of the Year
BY DAVE LINK Theo Liakonis knew what he was getting into when he signed up to play for Catholic’s tennis team four years ago. Getting to the Division II-AA state tournament in singles or doubles depended on winning East Region postseason … [Read more...]