BY JESSE SMITHEY He replaced a legend. And in the process, Matt Buckner became one. For the last 15 years, he has headed up the Farragut High School baseball program — having taken over for Tommy Pharr following the 2009 season — and led the … [Read more...]
Farragut Admirals Baseball gets its 3-peat and overall championship No. 13 with 3-1 win over Nolensville
BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — Say this for Farragut High School Baseball, the Admirals never take winning for granted. When Eli Evans charged in from third, scooped up a baseball bare-handed and whipped a lightning bolt of a throw to first … [Read more...]
Gibbs Softball wins first state title in 7 years with 6-1 victory over Carter in 3A finale; Lady Eagles now up to 11 titles all-time
BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — In Gibbs Softball years, going from 2017-2024 without a state title isn't just a dry spell; it's a significant drought. And while the state power, indeed, went seven years without a title, the Gibbs Lady Eagle … [Read more...]
GATLINBURG-PITTMAN SOCCER claims Class A state title with 2-1 win over CSAS
BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — Gatlinburg-Pittman soccer coach Zach Schrandt never held back his sentiments about the quality level of his team this spring. He’d tell you: it’s the best he’s fielded in his time as head coach of the … [Read more...]
TRACKING TRACK powered by KOC: Class AAA 2024 State Meet & Unified results
2024 Track & Field Championships Thursday, May 23, 2024 RESULTS CLASS AAA GIRLS Collierville 131, Brentwood 106, Hardin Valley 34 CLASS AAA BOYS Brentwood 96, Memphis Central 59, Science Hill 56 UNIFIED GIRLS Bartlettt, … [Read more...]
Carter Softball secures spot in 2024 Class 3A Championship; Lady Hornets to rematch with Gibbs in Friday’s season finale
BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — Freshman Hayden Neely took the circle for the Carter High School softball team Thursday night, and all that rested on her shoulders was the program's first-ever trip to the state championship. No problem for … [Read more...]
Gibbs Lady Eagles win 3-0 over Creek Wood to secure spot in Class 3A Championship Game on Friday
BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — Staying patient at the plate is tough when a spot in a state championship is up for grabs. Gibbs junior Maddi Whaley found a way to wait. With the Lady Eagles clinging to a 1-0 lead in the top of the sixth … [Read more...]
TRACKING TRACK: Webb School of Knoxville wins Girls Division II-AA State Championship
2024 Track & Field Championships Wednesday, May 22, 2024 RESULTS Division II-A GIRLS Franklin Road Academy 87, University School of Nashville 64.5, University School of Jackson 58 Division II-A BOYS Franklin Road Academy 106, CAK … [Read more...]
Carter Softball, Gibbs Softball both off to 2-0 Starts in 2024 Class 3A State Tournament
BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — The two met just a week ago in the Region 2-3A Softball Championship. But now that both Carter and Gibbs have each won its first two games of this week's Class 3A State Tournament, it's not out of the realm of … [Read more...]
Defending champion Greeneville Baseball off to 2-0 start at 2024 Spring Fling in face of adversity
BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — The 2024 Spring Fling seems to be throwing obstacles at the Greeneville High School baseball team, and the Greene Devils keep knocking them out of the park. On Tuesday, the defending Class 3A champion Greene … [Read more...]