By Dave Link Jake Bishop will never forget the butterflies in his stomach the night of Aug. 21, 2009. He was a junior quarterback for Hardin Valley Academy, which was playing its first varsity game in school history. … [Read more...]
New Halls coaching staff putting ‘fun’ in fundamentals this summer
By Dave Link Jeremy Bosken is loving every minute of his new job as head football coach at Halls High School. … [Read more...]
The best Knoxville football prospect you’ve never heard of
By Mike Blackerby Rusty Bradley witnessed the template for a great tight end at Christian Academy of Knoxville. Now he’s seeing double at Grace Christian Academy. … [Read more...]
Bearden’s Pember commits to Tennessee
By Mike Blackerby Just last month, much-coveted Bearden High School forward Drew Pember said he planned on letting the recruiting process play itself out. As it turned out, Tennessee made the versatile 6-foot-9, 190-pound rising senior an offer he … [Read more...]
Legendary Farragut coach has coached his last
By Jesse Smithey David Moore never meant to catch anyone by surprise. But Monday, at the Farragut High School softball team banquet, the man who had been at the program helm since 1991 announced his resignation. … [Read more...]
HOOPS: Look into the first month of Caitlin Hollifield’s tenure at West
By Dave Link Caitlin Hollifield is going full bore into her new career move. She was hired as the West High School girls’ basketball coach May 8 and has since immersed herself into the job while finishing her duties at Christian Academy of … [Read more...]
(free read): Farragut pitcher commits to ETSU
By Jesse Smithey When Landon Smiddy and his mother visited the campus at East Tennessee State on Wednesday, they knew it was a fit the more they explored the Johnson-City-based university. “We both loved it,” said Smiddy. “We were both … [Read more...]
Local talents fueling Tennessee Tech’s NCAA run
By Mike Blackerby Former Farragut High School star Chase Chambers isn’t satisfied with just being a big part of the feel-good story of the college baseball season. Tennessee Tech’s hard-hitting senior first baseman wants more, namely, a … [Read more...]
Karns WR offered by OK State
By Jesse Smithey Last week, Karns High School football coach Brad Taylor sat down with 5Star Preps after a team summer workout session. One of the topics discussed was rising senior wide receiver Thomas Harper, how he had worked himself into a … [Read more...]
(FREE READ) N.Y. Mets select former Farragut star Chase Chambers
The New York Mets selected Tennessee Tech first basemen Chase Chambers in the 18th round of the MLB Draft. Chambers, who starred at Farragut High from 2011-14), was the 530th overall selection. After a strong junior season in 2017 in which … [Read more...]