BY DREW COOK South-Doyle welcomed Hardin Valley to Billy K. Nicely Stadium on Friday evening for their final scrimmage. South-Doyle trailed by a couple of scores in the early going, but battled back in the second half. “The reality is - I … [Read more...]
SCRIMMAGE REPORT: McCallie at Alcoa Tornadoes – Friday, July 28, 2023
BY DREW COOK The Alcoa Tornadoes’ first of two preseason scrimmages showcased several new faces, including many new starters on the offensive line, a new quarterback, and a new WR1. Their quest for their ninth straight state title rests on some … [Read more...]
Union County Baseball, in its first trip to state, earns a berth into Friday’s TSSAA Class 2A Championship
BY DREW COOK STEWARTS CREEK — Union County baseball coach Josh Orrick has repeated one word to his players this postseason: finish. The Patriots are one win away from finishing as state champions. With their 11-2 victory over Forrest in … [Read more...]
Farragut Softball’s bid for a Three-Peat ends at the hands of Henry County, 8-6, in extra innings
BY DREW COOK MURFREESBORO — Farragut’s quest for their third consecutive state title fell short Wednesday evening, falling to Henry County in extra innings 8-6. The Lady Admirals came from behind to tie the game in the sixth and again seventh … [Read more...]
Vols signee Daniel Parris HR in the seventh sends Knoxville Catholic Baseball to Division II-AA title game
BY DREW COOK LEBANON, Tenn. — Daniel Parris has been clutch for several years at Knox Catholic. He has produced big hits in big moments before. In the state semifinals against Lipscomb Academy, the University of Tennessee signee delivered in … [Read more...]
Farragut Softball’s streak of state tournament wins ends Tuesday; Lady Admirals face losers bracket gauntlet now
BY DREW COOK MURFREESBORO — Farragut Softball was a perfect 8-0 combined in their last two state tournament runs, clinching back-to-back state championships. If they want to three-peat this week, the route will look a lot different. After … [Read more...]
STATE SOFTBALL: Defending champion Alcoa falls to familiar foe Forrest in 2A Tournament opener
BY DREW COOK MURFREESBORO — A year ago, Alcoa and Forrest played three times in the TSSAA state softball tournament. Alcoa won two of three, including a 6-1 victory in the Class 2A championship game. Random draw paired the two schools together … [Read more...]
ALCOA SOFTBALL kicks off region play with resounding 11-0 win over Johnson County
BY DREW COOK ALCOA — A year ago, Alcoa softball won its first state championship in program history. After an 11-0 victory over Johnson County in the Region 1-2A semifinals Monday night, they’re knocking on the door of the Spring … [Read more...]
Sweetwater Baseball advances to Region Championship Game; Wildcats thump Polk County 19-0
BY DREW COOK SWEETWATER — After securing its first district championship of the Travis Watson era on Monday, Sweetwater could have entered the region tournament reading its own press. Instead, they played like a team hungry to make more noise … [Read more...]
McMinn County Baseball (21-5) in a familiar winning mode heading into the upcoming postseason
BY DREW COOK Two years removed from their historic 2021 season, McMinn County is still reaping the benefits of that state tournament run. What was then historic has become the expectation for Cherokees head coach Matt Ray and the … [Read more...]