BY JESSE SMITHEY From the new classification cycle to new member schools to a new way of structuring state soccer brackets, here are your big takeaways to know from the June 4-5 TSSAA Board of Control meetings in Hermitage, Tenn. … [Read more...]
Farragut High School announces Garrett Copeland as head baseball coach
BY JESSE SMITHEY In news that is in no way surprising to those around the program, Garrett Copeland officially took over as the head baseball coach at Farragut on Monday, June 3. The 33-year-old Copeland is a longtime assistant to former coach … [Read more...]
Maryville Baseball, Halls Boys Basketball announce coaching hires on Wednesday, May 29
BY JESSE SMITHEY Just because the 2023-24 calendar school year concluded, doesn't mean the news cycle halted. Wednesday's big talking points began with the report that Knoxville West was looking for a news boys basketball coach. But then … [Read more...]
Knoxville West High seeking new boys basketball coach
BY JESSE SMITHEY The Knoxville West Rebels were one on the surprise teams of the 2023-24 basketball season. It will have new leadership for 2024-25. … [Read more...]
Power-5 Prospect and Class of 2026 DB Chaz Smith transferring to McCallie
BY JESSE SMITHEY Chaz Smith is one of the more sought-after defensive backs in the country. And college coaches flocked to see him at Bearden High this spring. They’ll have to find him at a new place soon. … [Read more...]
Matt Buckner announces his decision to retire from coaching Farragut Baseball
BY JESSE SMITHEY He replaced a legend. And in the process, Matt Buckner became one. For the last 15 years, he has headed up the Farragut High School baseball program — having taken over for Tommy Pharr following the 2009 season — and led the … [Read more...]
Farragut Admirals Baseball gets its 3-peat and overall championship No. 13 with 3-1 win over Nolensville
BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — Say this for Farragut High School Baseball, the Admirals never take winning for granted. When Eli Evans charged in from third, scooped up a baseball bare-handed and whipped a lightning bolt of a throw to first … [Read more...]
Gibbs Softball wins first state title in 7 years with 6-1 victory over Carter in 3A finale; Lady Eagles now up to 11 titles all-time
BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — In Gibbs Softball years, going from 2017-2024 without a state title isn't just a dry spell; it's a significant drought. And while the state power, indeed, went seven years without a title, the Gibbs Lady Eagle … [Read more...]
GATLINBURG-PITTMAN SOCCER claims Class A state title with 2-1 win over CSAS
BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — Gatlinburg-Pittman soccer coach Zach Schrandt never held back his sentiments about the quality level of his team this spring. He’d tell you: it’s the best he’s fielded in his time as head coach of the … [Read more...]
TRACKING TRACK powered by KOC: Class AAA 2024 State Meet & Unified results
2024 Track & Field Championships Thursday, May 23, 2024 RESULTS CLASS AAA GIRLS Collierville 131, Brentwood 106, Hardin Valley 34 CLASS AAA BOYS Brentwood 96, Memphis Central 59, Science Hill 56 UNIFIED GIRLS Bartlettt, … [Read more...]