BY JESSE SMITHEY From revenge wins to league wins, Tuesday was chock full of critical moments and top performers. See who stood out and some teams that remained alive for 1-seeds in the postseason. … [Read more...]
Bearden assistant coach Kevin Lane lands his first head-coaching job with Central High School
BY JESSE SMITHEY Kevin Lane is getting his big break, at long last. The long-time assistant coach in the Knoxville area is now a head coach — at a place he knows well. Central. It's a sure-fire, full-circle moment. … [Read more...]
ROUNDBALL ROUND-UP (Jan. 26, 2024): Berean Christian makes history, Powell boys hold off Karns, HVA girls and Karns girls rally big
After basically two weeks off because of weather, basketball was back in full swing Friday night. Here are some of the top games, moments and players from Jan. 26. … [Read more...]
Campbell County High School names Mark Pemberton as its head football coach
BY JESSE SMITHEY With one randomly timed tweet at 12:21 p.m. on Friday, Campbell County High School announced its new football coach. And that news blast, on the surface, looks to be a home-run hire. … [Read more...]
Hardin Valley Academy hires Tyler Wynn as head football coach
BY JESSE SMITHEY Hardin Valley Academy has closed the door on its football coaching search. The Hawks have hired Tyler Wynn to lead the program. Here's what we know about Wynn and what he had to say about taking over at HVA... … [Read more...]
The 2023 All-5Star Preps UNDERCLASSMAN Football Teams presented by Jeremy Cox/Thrivent Financial
The 2023 All-5Star Preps UNDERCLASSMAN Football Teams presented by Jeremy Cox/Thrivent Financial Offensive Underclassman of the Year — Jayzon Thompson (Bearden), Tyreek King (Catholic) Defensive Underclassman of the Year — Bryson Headrick … [Read more...]
5Star Preps Co-Offensive UNDERCLASSMAN of the Year (2023): Jayzon Thompson (Bearden) & Tyreek King (Catholic)
BY JESSE SMITHEY Jayzon Thompson and Tyreek King made the choice an impossible one. The sophomores were that good in 2023; they were that vital to their teams' successes. So to set one apart from the other would not be proper. After all, … [Read more...]
Justin Pressley resigns as Carter Football head coach; set to take head coaching job in Georgia
BY JESSE SMITHEY While coaching searches are still ongoing at Central, Hardin Valley, Austin-East and Campbell County, another area program is now joining their midst. Carter administration confirmed the resignation of Justin Pressley as head … [Read more...]
Shavar Young returns to Knoxville; 2026 standout WR/CB leaves Brentwood Academy and re-enrolls at Webb
BY JESSE SMITHEY He's baaaack. Shavar Young, a highly sought-after football prospect from the Class of 2026, has returned to Knoxville and re-enrolled at Webb School of Knoxville after a year away playing in the midstate. Young confirmed the … [Read more...]
Tennessee Sports Writers Association All-State Cross Country Teams (2023)
BOYS Class A-AA Ridge Bruce, Camden Central, Sr. DiAngelo Cisto, Signal Mountain, Sr. Wyatt Boling, Martin Luther King, So. Ty Brown, Central Magnet, Jr. Vinny Peck, Central Magnet, Sr. Class AAA Miles … [Read more...]