BY J.D. Vaughn MURFREESBORO — Dylan Loy wasn’t ready to think about his senior year just yet. The TBCA Mr. Baseball finalist and University of Tennessee commit will have one more chance at a state championship. But one of his top role models — … [Read more...]
Elizabethton Cyclones survive, 24-20, against ‘best defensive gameplan’ this season
By J.D. Vaughn ELIZABETHTON — Shawn Witten knew what to do — give the ball to his two Mr. Football finalists. … [Read more...]
Gatlinburg-Pittman outlasts rival Pigeon Forge, 14-7, to advance in 3A playoffs
By J.D. Vaughn GATLINBURG — Ethan Stinnett blamed himself for allowing the tying touchdown. But the senior redeemed himself in a big way. … [Read more...]
CAK football (11-0) storms by Boyd-Buchanan, 52-12
by J.D. Vaughn Ryan Degges passed a milestone and helped Christian Academy of Knoxville pass its first playoff test. CAK dominated the second half and Boyd-Buchanan, 52-12, in Friday night’s Division II-AA first round. … [Read more...]
Greenback Cherokees prove clutch late; advance past South Pitt to the 1A BlueCross Bowl
GREENBACK — Returning to the locker room at halftime with his teammates, Holden Willis heard over the P.A. system that he had broken the TSSAA record for touchdown receptions in a season. Willis didn’t care at that point, but he was out of words … [Read more...]
Greeneville’s bid for third state title in a row ends at Betsy in 4A quarterfinals
ELIZABETHTON — Drew Gregg won’t need any extra motivation for his senior season. The junior quarterback quickly proved how much he had grown comfortable as Greeneville’s starting quarterback. But he’ll have to wait until next fall for … [Read more...]
Greeneville eliminates Anderson County football again from 4A playoffs
By J.D. Vaughn CLINTON — Hearing the Dixie Chicks’ hit song “Wide Open Spaces” on the radio Friday morning wasn’t just a coincidence to Ty Youngblood. To him, it was a sign. Sure enough, Greeneville’s offensive line created enough space for its … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Week 8 (2019) – Maryville, Oneida, TKA, Clinton & Fulton
Here are images of Week 8 games from photographers Tanner Walker, Shawn Millsaps and J.D. Vaughn that include Maryville, TKA, Oneida, Clinton and Fulton. All images are presented by Wes Whitehead of FirstBank Mortgage … [Read more...]
Oneida football outlasts The King’s Academy in overtime, 28-21
By J.D. Vaughn SEYMOUR — As soon as he crossed the goal line in overtime, Kolby Morgan knew Oneida had won the game. Colby Boyatt made sure of it. Morgan caught a touchdown pass and ran for two more, the second coming from 9 yards out in … [Read more...]