By DAVE LINK Clinton High School’s Sarah Burton is making the most of her time at home. The sophomore guard spends lots of it practicing on the basketball court in her backyard with the AAU season on hold due to the coronavirus … [Read more...]
How is the lack of AAU basketball affecting the recruitment of local standouts?
By DAVE LINK Mike Hutchens is a big proponent of AAU basketball. The longtime boys’ coach at Catholic High School knows AAU ball is another chance for high school players to showcase their skills to college coaches. Hutchens said of the 13 … [Read more...]
The latest on 6-8, 340-pound tackle J’Marion Gooch and his recruitment
J’Marion Gooch can attest a couple aspects of sports haven't stopped as the world deals with the coronavirus. Recruitment for the junior offensive tackle at The King’s Academy continues at a high pace, while Gooch stays in shape as a boarding … [Read more...]
South-Doyle linebacking corps could be one of area’s best in 2020 season
By DAVE LINK South-Doyle football coach Clark Duncan can’t wait to see his linebackers perform when and if the 2020 season happens. It might be the best linebacker bunch he’s had in 11 years coaching the Cherokees. … [Read more...]
To Pros or Not to Pros? That is Lukas Cook’s question
By DAVE LINK Lukas Cook isn’t sure where his baseball future is headed. The Hardin Valley Academy senior shortstop has signed to play at South Carolina but has the option of turning pro when and if Major League Baseball’s 2020 Draft takes place. … [Read more...]
Coaches, TSSAA weigh in on future of high school lacrosse in Tennessee
Patrick Doyle wasn’t happy when he heard the news March 18 of the TSSAA’s decision to postpone the sanctioning of lacrosse for the 2021-2022 school year. Doyle coaches the Seymour girls’ lacrosse team and is on the board of the Tennessee Girls … [Read more...]
Fulton basketball star announces a unique verbal commitment to Maryville College
Domenic Holland made his college commitment announcement on Twitter, like so many of his peers do. But he didn't commit to continue playing. He announced a commitment of a much different kind, as 5Star Preps writer Dave Link … [Read more...]
Best Heritage baseball team still looks to leave a bigger legacy
By DAVE LINK Robbie Bennett might have his best team in 19 years as the Heritage baseball coach. The Mountaineers (9-1) can do it all. “This year we’ve got all three facets,” Bennett said Saturday. “We can win with our pitching, with our … [Read more...]
FISHING FOR A FUTURE: Anderson County students earn college scholarships through fishing competition
By DAVE LINK Storm Cline was taking part in an Anderson County High School football practice late last July when his cell phone rang. The senior linebacker had asked one of the Mavericks’ assistant coaches to hold his phone, just in case Cline … [Read more...]
Coronavirus costing TSSAA spring sports teams opportunities, wins, trips, funds and possibly a season
By DAVE LINK Carol Mitchell has seen just about everything in her 26 years as the Gibbs softball coach. Nothing prepared her for what’s happened the last couple of weeks. … [Read more...]