By Mike Blackerby MURFREESBORO -- Powell coach Jeff Inman learned his lesson Tuesday during the first day of the state Class AAA softball tournament. Don’t take the bat out of Kennedy Cowden’s hands. … [Read more...]
BASEBALL: CAK stuns USJ, 10-1; Greeneville starts with a win; Greenback struggles
MURFREESBORO - Well, Christian Academy of Knoxville’s first game in the Division II-A state baseball tournament didn’t go as expected. And that was a good thing Tuesday for the Warriors. … [Read more...]
SOCCER: Loudon’s “Agile” Aguilera nets hat trick; Greeneville advances, Alcoa falls
MURFREESBORO - Going by overall wins and losses, one could certainly assume that the Loudon High School boys’ soccer team would be the underdog in this year’s Class AA state tournament. … [Read more...]
SOCCER: Bearden survives, 2-1; will face defending state champs next
MURFREESBORO - For Bearden High School boys’ soccer coach Ryan Radcliffe, his team’s win Tuesday over Cookeville wasn’t the prettiest to watch -- but it was a win. … [Read more...]
SOCCER: Magic continues for Gatlinburg-Pittman, 6-1
MURFREESBORO - Gatlinburg-Pittman High School boys’ soccer coach Zach Schrandt knelt before his team during halftime Tuesday of its Class A state quarterfinal, spewing forth with great volume and passion a motivational speech that could put the “Win … [Read more...]
FREE READ: Two Knoxville Players named Mr. Baseball
MURFREESBORO - Parker Noland and Noah Gent weren’t expecting to leave Murfreesboro on Tuesday morning with trophies. Simply being nominated for Mr. Baseball by the Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association was enough recognition. Nevertheless, Noland … [Read more...]
SPRING FLING PREVIEW: Area Teams, Athletes strive for gold this week in Murfreesboro
By Dave Link There will be plenty of cheers and some tears this week as high school teams across the state compete for TSSAA state championships Monday through Friday in Murfreesboro. Schools from the 5 Star Preps coverage area will be well … [Read more...]
Willington Wright, an MTSU signee, ready to showcase skills at Spring Fling
By Mike Blackerby Hardin Valley Academy’s Willington Wright likes his track and field with a little bit of flair and a healthy dose of self confidence. This week at the Large Class state championships in Murfreesboro, Wright hopes to juxtapose his … [Read more...]
SPRING FLING: Q&A with CAK baseball coach Tommy Pharr
By Jesse Smithey, 5star Preps Editor Tommy Pharr sat on the apex of Class AAA baseball in the state of Tennessee in late spring 2009 but decided to leave behind the Farragut High School baseball program he enjoyed so much success with and start … [Read more...]
FREE READ: TSSAA SPRING FLING SCHEDULE
TSSAA Spring Fling ALL TIMES CENTRAL TIME Tuesday, May 22 BASEBALL Class A at Middle Tennessee Christian 4 p.m. - South Pittsburg (23-10) vs. Trinity Christian (26-6) 6:30 - University School (23-11) vs. Loretto Class A at … [Read more...]