BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — Freshman Hayden Neely took the circle for the Carter High School softball team Thursday night, and all that rested on her shoulders was the program's first-ever trip to the state championship. No problem for … [Read more...]
Gibbs Lady Eagles win 3-0 over Creek Wood to secure spot in Class 3A Championship Game on Friday
BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — Staying patient at the plate is tough when a spot in a state championship is up for grabs. Gibbs junior Maddi Whaley found a way to wait. With the Lady Eagles clinging to a 1-0 lead in the top of the sixth … [Read more...]
TRACKING TRACK: Webb School of Knoxville wins Girls Division II-AA State Championship
2024 Track & Field Championships Wednesday, May 22, 2024 RESULTS Division II-A GIRLS Franklin Road Academy 87, University School of Nashville 64.5, University School of Jackson 58 Division II-A BOYS Franklin Road Academy 106, CAK … [Read more...]
Carter Softball, Gibbs Softball both off to 2-0 Starts in 2024 Class 3A State Tournament
BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — The two met just a week ago in the Region 2-3A Softball Championship. But now that both Carter and Gibbs have each won its first two games of this week's Class 3A State Tournament, it's not out of the realm of … [Read more...]
Defending champion Greeneville Baseball off to 2-0 start at 2024 Spring Fling in face of adversity
BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — The 2024 Spring Fling seems to be throwing obstacles at the Greeneville High School baseball team, and the Greene Devils keep knocking them out of the park. On Tuesday, the defending Class 3A champion Greene … [Read more...]
Day 2: Tennessee Baseball signee Stratton Scott flirts with no-hitter at state tournament; Admirals win 6-0 at Siegel High
BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — If Stratton Scott truly threw his final pitch in a Farragut uniform on Wednesday, then what a way to go out. The 6-foot-2, right-hander who has signed to play for the University of Tennessee authored a … [Read more...]
DAY 2: Halls Softball rallies late to beat Stewarts Creek, 4-3; Lady Red Devils in Position A to try and reach state final
BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — Halls softball coach Bryan Gordon received the sweetest birthday gift from his team on Wednesday, though it seemed like it might be a little sour at first. The Lady Red Devils trailed Stewarts Creek 3-0 in a … [Read more...]
TRACKING TRACK & FIELD 2024 State Meets — Division I Class A and Class AA (Tuesday, May 21)
2024 Track & Field Championships Tuesday, May 21, 2024 RESULTS CLASS A GIRLS East Nashville 78*, Memphis East 78*, Memphis Middle College 63 CLASS A BOYS Memphis East 110*, Union City 72, Tyner Academy 46 CLASS AA GIRLS Signal … [Read more...]
SOFTBALL ROUND-UP DAY ONE: Wartburg wins first-ever state game, Halls throws another no-no, Carters wins first state game; Oliver Springs, Alcoa, Gibbs
BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — Eight area softball teams played on the opening day of the 2024 Spring Fling, and six won. From historic wins to another no-no, here's what happened with 5Star Preps softball teams on Tuesday, May 21. CLASS … [Read more...]
Gavin Brewer, Farragut Admirals begin title defense with 11-5 win over Beech
BY JESSE SMITHEY In a Farragut's lineup saturated with college talent, perhaps senior catch Gavin Brewer doesn't always garner the spotlight like most. After all, Farragut has four starters who bat better than .430 on the season. But Brewer … [Read more...]