ALL-5STAR PREPS GIRLS BASKETBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR — Sydney Mains, Catholic UNDERCLASSMAN OTY — Natalya Hodge, Bearden FIRST TEAM Sydney Mains (Catholic, senior, guard): The 2024 Division II-AA Miss Basketball winner and two-time 5Star … [Read more...]
KOC POSTSEASON TRACKER: Farragut cruises to District 4-4A Title, Oak Ridge Baseball wins first district tournament title since 2002
BY JESSE SMITHEY While rain wreaked havoc on area postseason plans Monday, a few area programs managed to win district tournament titles. Let's have a look at some standout programs and players from Monday, May 6, 2024. … [Read more...]
2023-24 5Star Preps Boys Basketball Player of the Year: Jahvin Carter, Alcoa
BY JESSE SMITHEY The moment was an all-timer, and the smile during it spoke volumes. With Alcoa leading 36-28 in the first half of a Class 2A state semifinal on March 15, the basketball found senior point guard Jahvin Carter's hands with 1 … [Read more...]
KOC’s PLAYOFF PLAYERS: The Night’s Top Showings — Thursday, May 2, 2024
BY JESSE SMITHEY From a double no-no to a walk-off homer, the postseason delivered some big-time performances and drama on Thursday night. Get a glimpse of the best ... … [Read more...]
2023-24 BOYS BASKETBALL UNDERCLASSMAN OF THE YEAR: Jonathan Woodlee, Maryville
BY JESSE SMITHEY Probably a safe bet that, most days, the first text message to hit Maryville boys basketball coach Wes Lambert's phone is going to be from Jonathan Woodlee. The daily routine of the sophomore point guard begins with a 6 a.m. … [Read more...]
THE NEW QB1s, part X: Clinton Dragons grooming two options at QB1 for 2024
BY JESSE SMITHEY The final installment of the 2024 New QB1 Series centers around Clinton, where the Dragons graduated an all-timer of a player in Joshuah Keith. His father, Darell, is back as the head football coach at Clinton for a fifth … [Read more...]
Clint Sharp resigns at Halls to take over Seymour High boys’ basketball coach
BY JESSE SMITHEY The first indicator came on Tuesday afternoon. Then the dots were officially connected the next day. … [Read more...]
WOODEN BAT/THROWBACK NIGHT TAKEAWAYS: Farragut vs. Pigeon Forge, Gibbs vs. Sevier County
BY JESSE SMITHEY When Farragut High School's baseball program plays host to its annual Throwback Night, that only means one thing: the crack of wooden bats for a few hours during the regular season instead of the ping of today's sticks. The … [Read more...]
2023-24 TSWA All-State Bowling Teams
2023-24 TSWA All-State Bowling Teams BOYS Division I William Davis, Columbia Central, Jr. Matteo Quintero, Stewarts Creek, Fr. Josh Morgan, Smyrna, Sr. Peyton Abel, Science Hill, Jr. Blake McReynolds, Dobyns-Bennett, Sr. Division … [Read more...]
2023-24 Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s All-State Wrestling Teams
2023-24 Tennessee Sports Writers Association's All-State Wrestling Teams BOYS Class A 106 Luke Myhan, Soddy Daisy, Fr. Dalton Lopez, Millington Central, Jr. Luke Higdon, Signal Mountain, So. Deter Thompson, David Crockett, … [Read more...]