Facing a three-time defending state champion will create a sense of urgency in any high school football program. But when that three-time defending state champion is Alcoa and the game is in Week 1, well, everyone gets on high alert. Pronto. … [Read more...]
Box Scores – Monday, Aug. 13

Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 BOX SCORES … [Read more...]
(FREE READ) TSSAA Board of Control: Austin-East playoff ban lifted, Mr. Football changes and more

The TSSAA Board of Control lifted the playoff ban on Austin-East boys' basketball, moved the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football awards date and set a membership entry date for the new Lakeway Christian Academy during its Monday meeting. The … [Read more...]
Two baseball standouts make college commitments to SEC, Conference USA

Two local area high school baseball standouts announced their college verbal commitments over the past week. Maryville third baseman Reuben Church committed to the University of Kentucky while South-Doyle right-hander Braden Jones pledged to … [Read more...]
WEEK 1: The 5Star Preps Top 15

Week 1 won't shortchange area high school football fans of marquee matchups. The opening week's slate of games feature three matchups of 5Star Preps Top 15 Teams. And don't forget about the 5Star Preps Season Kickoff Series game on Saturday … [Read more...]
GIRLS SOCCER: Powell’s Bailey Taylor and Hannah Miller aim for state before college

Powell senior Bailey Taylor wants to finish her high school career this fall at the Class AAA state tournament in Murfreesboro. It’s the same way Powell’s Hannah Miller wants to finish her junior season. … [Read more...]
5Star Preps 2018 Girls Soccer Preview

Bearden is the team to beat in District 2-AAA girls’ soccer this season. Powell and Oak Ridge look to be the top contenders in District 3-AAA. Watch out for Maryville and Hardin Valley Academy in District 4-AAA. It all starts this week with … [Read more...]
TKA hires former Grace Christian baseball coach Mitch Turner

Mitchell Turner, who led the Grace Christian Academy to a Class A state title in 2015 and runner-up finish in 2014, has been named head baseball coach at The King's Academy. … [Read more...]
NEYLAND NOTEBOOK: Powell, Bearden, HVA & Farragut notch jamboree wins

Powell coach Matt Lowe had few complaints after his team made its 2018 debut Friday night in Neyland Stadium. Why would he complain? … [Read more...]