By Dave Link LAVERGNE – There’s nothing like playing for a state championship – even if you’ve got to win two games to get it. Christian Academy of Knoxville’s baseball team is in such position Thursday against Tipton-Rosemark Academy in the … [Read more...]
TENNIS: Webb School tennis teams both win state titles … again
BY DAVE LINK MURFREESBORO – Lauren Yoon added an intimidation factor to her tennis game Wednesday morning. Not that she needed it. The graduated senior at Webb School sported an artificial tattoo on her arm before the Lady Spartans rolled … [Read more...]
SOFTBALL: No quit in Lady Govs on Wednesday but tough day awaits Thursday
By Mike Blackerby MURFREESBORO -- William Blount could have folded after losing a heartbreaker to powerhouse Ooltewah Wednesday in its Class AAA state tournament softball opener. The Lady Governors could have packed it in after pitching ace Kelsie … [Read more...]
SOFTBALL: Schultz’s walk-off blast gives Powell 5-3 win in 8 innings
By Mike Blackerby MURFREESBORO -- There’s a pattern developing here, and it portends big things for Powell’s softball team the rest of the way in the state Class AAA tournament. … [Read more...]
SOCCER: Loudon reaches Class AA state final, will face defending champion Greeneville
MURFREESBORO -- To watch the Loudon High School boys' soccer team celebrate late Wednesday afternoon was to watch pure joy and raw emotion in its most untampered state. … [Read more...]
BASEBALL: Seymour regains form in crunch time, wins 9-3 in 9 innings
MURFREESBORO - The oil was leaking, and the Seymour High School baseball team’s three-run lead Wednesday had evaporated. The momentum clearly resided in the dugout of Stewarts Creek. An elimination nightcap game for Seymour looked imminent. But … [Read more...]
SOCCER: Gatlinburg-Pittman advances to first state final, 1-0
MURFREESBORO - As intense as Zach Schrandt can get on the sidelines coaching his Gatlinburg-Pittmam boys’ soccer team, even he didn’t lose his cool late in the state semifinals Wednesday. … [Read more...]
Tony Buell resigns as Seymour boys’ basketball coach
Citing a few personal reasons that will require time away from the game, Tony Buell confirmed Tuesday night his resignation as boys' basketball coach at Seymour. … [Read more...]
BASEBALL: Seymour remains hot; defeats defending champs, 3-2
By Dave Link MURFREESBORO – Seymour High School’s baseball team is finding its groove at the perfect time. … [Read more...]
SOFTBALL: Kingston, Grace Christian erupt for win; Sweetwater falls in extras
By Mike Blackerby MURFREESBORO -- Kingston’s first state softball tournament since 2001 began with a bang Tuesday. … [Read more...]