BY DAVE LINK Bearden football coach Josh Jones likes the direction his team is headed during the stretch run of the regular season. Senior Drew Parrott has a lot to do with it. … [Read more...]
Farragut coasts by Tennessee High in Class AAA state volleyball sectional; Lady Admirals returning to state for first time since 2016
BY DAVE LINK Farragut’s volleyball team rolled to a state tournament berth in dominant fashion Thursday night, beating visiting Tennessee High of Bristol 3-0 in a Class AAA sectional match. The Lady Admirals are headed to state for the first … [Read more...]
Harriman Blue Devils wins state’s oldest rivalry game against Rockwood, 37-0, in Week 8
BY DAVE LINK HARRIMAN – Senior running back Grayson Kreis was raised as a Harriman Blue Devil. That’s why Friday night’s 37-0 victory over rival Rockwood meant the world to Kreis. “I’ve been playing here my whole life,” Kreis said. “This is … [Read more...]
Bella Ekeler’s return helps Farragut Volleyball win District 4-AAA Tournament championship over Maryville
BY DAVE LINK Bella Ekeler may have saved the season for the Farragut volleyball team. The junior setter returned from an elbow injury just in time to lead the Lady Admirals to the District 4-AAA tournament championship Thursday night at … [Read more...]
Bearden Lady Bulldogs eliminate rival Farragut; advance to District 4-AAA Championship to face West
BY DAVE LINK Senior captain Halle Bibee wasn’t ready for the season to end Tuesday night, and neither was her teammates on the Bearden girls’ soccer team. Bibee scored in the 28th minute – breaking a scoreless tie – and the host Lady Bulldogs … [Read more...]
Loudon Redskins (7-0) hush Kingston running attack in 35-3 win over the Yellow Jackets
BY DAVE LINK LOUDON — Senior Night was special for the Loudon football team Friday night. The Redskins celebrated a 35-3 victory over rival Kingston, reclaiming the Jim “Hoot” Gibson Trophy they lost to the Yellow Jackets last season. Loudon … [Read more...]
SEVIER COUNTY tries out its new-look run game in Week 7 win at Hardin Valley Academy
BY DAVE LINK Sevier County’s football team was without leading rusher Tegan Avera on Thursday night, but that didn’t stop the Smoky Bears. … [Read more...]
Lady Vols commit Jayla Blue nets hat trick; Bearden cilnches District 4-AAA 1-seed in win over Farragut
BY DAVE LINK Jayla Blue is glad to shift her focus solely on soccer. Bearden’s junior forward ended her college recruitment by committing to Tennessee on Sept. 11 after an official visit to the Lady Vols. On Monday night, Blue helped the … [Read more...]
Senior QB Drew Parrott guides Bearden past rival Farragut, 38-14, in rain-soaked Week 6
BY DAVE LINK Bearden’s football team put a damper on a big Saturday night at Farragut. Senior quarterback Drew Parrott ran for two touchdowns and threw a touchdown pass in the Bulldogs’ 38-14 victory over the rival Admirals. … [Read more...]
Oak Ridge wins third straight game this season with 48-21 win over rival Clinton
BY DAVE LINK OAK RIDGE – There was no shortage of motivation for the Oak Ridge football team Friday night. The Wildcats rolled to a 48-21 victory over rival Clinton at Blankenship Field, avenging last year’s 24-21 home loss to the Dragons in … [Read more...]