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...]
Catholic softball finds new coach in Powell assistant
By Mike Blackerby Catholic High School athletic director Jason Surlas already knew about Lindsay Bridges Rakes’ softball pedigree. … [Read more...]
Red Sox select Kole Cottam, former Catholic catcher
By Mike Blackerby University of Kentucky catcher/first baseman Kole Cottam got his wish Tuesday as the Boston Red Sox selected the former Catholic High School in the fourth round of the major league draft. … [Read more...]
MLB DRAFT: Karns’ Ryder Green headlines a trio of area stars selected
By Jesse Smithey Karns High School baseball standout Ryder Green was selected Tuesday in the third round (97th overall) of the Major League Baseball Draft by the New York Yankees. Green, selected as an outfielder, helped Karns (30-9) reach … [Read more...]
(FREE READ): 2018 KOC High School Kick-Off Classic announces schedule
The KOC High School Kick-Off Classic has announced its schedule. The event will return to Neyland Stadium and starts at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10. The schedule is as follows: The King's Academy vs. Karns Carter vs. Powell Campbell County … [Read more...]
Karns seeking defensive depth to pair with offense’s Big 3
By Jesse Smithey The Karns High School football program flashed at times last fall. … [Read more...]