By JESSE SMITHEY Rob Black wanted his battery to recharge and have all his systems on go heading into spring practice. Those sparks just never ignited. That bothered him and he couldn't ignore it any longer. The longtime head football … [Read more...]
THE FAB 5 – Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022
By JESSE SMITHEY Here are the top performances by players and teams from Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022. … [Read more...]
Lakeway Christian Academy wins state wrestling championship
Lakeway Christian Academy secured its first team TSSAA state championship in its brief history as a school, as the Lions boys' wrestling team completed a perfect 12-0 season. Lakeway bested Chattanooga Christian, 45-30, in Saturday's Division … [Read more...]
THE FAB FIVE – Friday, Feb. 4, 2022
Here are tonight's FAB 5 Performances on the basketball court - the top teams and players from Friday, Feb. 4, 2022. … [Read more...]
South-Doyle running back Shawn Gary signs with top JuCo program; possible Vols target
By JESSE SMITHEY It's not like Shawn Gary to get lost in a crowd. The South-Doyle High School running back, for the last two seasons, owned centerstage often and dazzled fans with a variety of spin moves, cuts and jukes, and touchdown … [Read more...]
Lakeway Christian Academy football hires Thad Wells from Virginia
By JESSE SMITHEY The quest for head-coaching continuity with the Lakeway Christian Academy football program has reached a stopping point for the time being. The school introduced Thad Wells as the new head coach on Friday morning, and Wells is … [Read more...]
Q&A with new Alcoa head football coach Brian Nix
BY JESSE SMITHEY Alcoa High School never used the term "coach in waiting" in regards to longtime defensive coordinator Brian Nix. But it has always been understood that he was. Whenever the day came that Tennessee high school football … [Read more...]
Gary Rankin resigns as Alcoa High School football coach; DC Brian Nix named successor
By JESSE SMITHEY The Gary Rankin Era at Alcoa High School has reached an end, and what an era of football it was. … [Read more...]
The FAB FIVE basketball performances – Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022
BY JESSE SMITHEY Here are tonight's FAB 5 Performances on the basketball court - the top teams and players from Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022. And, yes, Clinton is mentioned. Twice. … [Read more...]
Friday’s FAB 5 – Jan. 28, 2022
BY JESSE SMITHEY Here are tonight's FAB 5 Performances on the basketball court - the top teams and players from Friday, Jan. 28, 2022. … [Read more...]