BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — If Stratton Scott truly threw his final pitch in a Farragut uniform on Wednesday, then what a way to go out. The 6-foot-2, right-hander who has signed to play for the University of Tennessee authored a … [Read more...]
DAY 2: Halls Softball rallies late to beat Stewarts Creek, 4-3; Lady Red Devils in Position A to try and reach state final
BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — Halls softball coach Bryan Gordon received the sweetest birthday gift from his team on Wednesday, though it seemed like it might be a little sour at first. The Lady Red Devils trailed Stewarts Creek 3-0 in a … [Read more...]
TRACKING TRACK & FIELD 2024 State Meets — Division I Class A and Class AA (Tuesday, May 21)
2024 Track & Field Championships Tuesday, May 21, 2024 RESULTS CLASS A GIRLS East Nashville 78*, Memphis East 78*, Memphis Middle College 63 CLASS A BOYS Memphis East 110*, Union City 72, Tyner Academy 46 CLASS AA GIRLS Signal … [Read more...]
SOFTBALL ROUND-UP DAY ONE: Wartburg wins first-ever state game, Halls throws another no-no, Carters wins first state game; Oliver Springs, Alcoa, Gibbs
BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — Eight area softball teams played on the opening day of the 2024 Spring Fling, and six won. From historic wins to another no-no, here's what happened with 5Star Preps softball teams on Tuesday, May 21. CLASS … [Read more...]
Gavin Brewer, Farragut Admirals begin title defense with 11-5 win over Beech
BY JESSE SMITHEY In a Farragut's lineup saturated with college talent, perhaps senior catch Gavin Brewer doesn't always garner the spotlight like most. After all, Farragut has four starters who bat better than .430 on the season. But Brewer … [Read more...]
Clinton High School and football coach Darell Keith part ways
BY JESSE SMITHEY A new head coach will head up the Clinton High School football program this fall. The Dragons and Darell Keith have parted ways after four seasons with him at the helm. … [Read more...]
2024 Mr. Baseball Winners announced on Tuesday by Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association
MURFREESBORO — The Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association named its 2024 Mr. Baseball Award winners on Tuesday, May 21, at a ceremony in Murfreesboro, Tenn. You'll find the full list of finalists and winners below. Stats are included … [Read more...]
KOC POSTSEASON TRACKER (Sunday, May 19, 2024): Oliver Springs, Gibbs softball teams secure TSSAA State Tournament Berths
BY JESSE SMITHEY Playing on Sunday is never ideal. It's out of the routine and, at this point in the season, doesn't allow for much rest time before next week's state tournament. But given what's happened with the weather of late, some area … [Read more...]
The KOC Postseason Tracker (Saturday, May 18, 2024): Alcoa Softball and Six Area Boys Soccer Teams secure state berths
The TSSAA Spring Fling is on the very near horizon. That means teams are booking their spots in state tournament fields. Here's how Alcoa Softball secured a berth into next week's Class 2A state tournament. And, here's more on how SIX AREA … [Read more...]
KOC POSTSEASON TRACKER (May 17, 2024) — Carter Softball, Wartburg Softball, Sweetwater Baseball secure State Berths
BY JESSE SMITHEY Though rain pushed much of Friday's schedule into Saturday, a few area teams still managed to fit in their state sectionals — and three secured berths into next week's Spring Fling 2024 TSSAA State Championships in … [Read more...]