Sequels are rarely better than the original. But the Fulton boys basketball team had no problem at all Saturday with its rematch with Austin-East being a total snoozer; that only meant that they won with ease. The Falcons got 19 points apiece … [Read more...]
ROUNDBALL ROUND-UP: Midway sophomore goes off, Northview hits game-winner, Top Performances and Wins (02.02.2024)
We can't get to every game on Friday nights. But here's a quick glance around the area at some top wins, individual performances and more from Friday, Feb. 2, 2024. … [Read more...]
Jahvin Carter and two fourth-quarter heroes lead Alcoa to 81-61 win over Gatlinburg-Pittman
BY JESSE SMITHEY ALCOA, Tenn. — When Jamir Dean, a 6-foot-2 freshman who has played beyond his years of late for the Alcoa boys' basketball team, got whistled for his fourth foul with 7 minutes, 26 seconds to play in Friday's key District 2-2A … [Read more...]
The 2023 All-5Star Preps Football Teams presented by Jeremy Cox/Thrivent Financial
2023 All-5Star Preps FOOTBALL OFFENSIVE POY: Braylon Harmon, Catholic DEFENSIVE POY: Ryan Scott, West HOW ARE PLAYERS CHOSEN? Glad you asked. This is not a recruiting list nor recruiting rankings. Players hail from a … [Read more...]
TOPS FOR TUESDAY: Karns boys stun OR, CAK girls get revenge on TKA, Maryville boys remain hot; PLUS – top wins, performances
BY JESSE SMITHEY From revenge wins to league wins, Tuesday was chock full of critical moments and top performers. See who stood out and some teams that remained alive for 1-seeds in the postseason. … [Read more...]
Bearden assistant coach Kevin Lane lands his first head-coaching job with Central High School
BY JESSE SMITHEY Kevin Lane is getting his big break, at long last. The long-time assistant coach in the Knoxville area is now a head coach — at a place he knows well. Central. It's a sure-fire, full-circle moment. … [Read more...]
ROUNDBALL ROUND-UP (Jan. 26, 2024): Berean Christian makes history, Powell boys hold off Karns, HVA girls and Karns girls rally big
After basically two weeks off because of weather, basketball was back in full swing Friday night. Here are some of the top games, moments and players from Jan. 26. … [Read more...]
Campbell County High School names Mark Pemberton as its head football coach
BY JESSE SMITHEY With one randomly timed tweet at 12:21 p.m. on Friday, Campbell County High School announced its new football coach. And that news blast, on the surface, looks to be a home-run hire. … [Read more...]
Hardin Valley Academy hires Tyler Wynn as head football coach
BY JESSE SMITHEY Hardin Valley Academy has closed the door on its football coaching search. The Hawks have hired Tyler Wynn to lead the program. Here's what we know about Wynn and what he had to say about taking over at HVA... … [Read more...]
The 2023 All-5Star Preps UNDERCLASSMAN Football Teams presented by Jeremy Cox/Thrivent Financial
The 2023 All-5Star Preps UNDERCLASSMAN Football Teams presented by Jeremy Cox/Thrivent Financial Offensive Underclassman of the Year — Jayzon Thompson (Bearden), Tyreek King (Catholic) Defensive Underclassman of the Year — Bryson Headrick … [Read more...]