BY JESSE SMITHEY The postseason simply tailor-makes heroes. And Grayson Vincil became just that Friday. … [Read more...]
The KOC Postseason Tracker — May 4, 2023: Polston wins 700th, CAK claims region series, Bearden tops Farragut baseball
BY JESSE SMITHEY Now it feels like the postseason. Upsets. Milestones. Indelible performances. And even a no-hitter. Here's what you need to know about what happened in the postseason in and around Knoxville on Thursday, May … [Read more...]
The KOC POSTSEASON TRACKER: Wednesday, May 3, 2023
BY JESSE SMITHEY The postseason for baseball and softball got going quietly Wednesday, as most of the area's postseason schedules will ramp up in the coming days. But here's a quick look at some notable finishes and stats from Wednesday, May 3, … [Read more...]
Knoxville’s Blue Cain commits to Georgia men’s basketball
BY JESSE SMITHEY Blue Cain's second journey through the college basketball recruiting process reached its end Wednesday. The former Knoxville Catholic High standout and now Top 100 talent committed to Georgia. … [Read more...]
FREE READ — What happened in the 2023 KIL Track & Field Championships
BY JESSE SMITHEY Farragut High School parlayed its cross-country success from the fall into some track & field success this spring. The Admirals boys' track & field team won its first KIL Championship since 2002, claiming the title … [Read more...]
Gibbs High School announces Aaron Large as new head boys basketball coach
BY JESSE SMITHEY Gibbs High School turned to one of its own this week to fill its boys basketball coaching vacancy. … [Read more...]
Webb School of Knoxville 2024 WR/DB Markeis Barrett commits to Wake Forest
BY JESSE SMITHEY Class of 2024 football prospects are flying off the recruiting board of late. And Markeis Barrett joined the group of players who have made college commitments. The 6-foot receiver from the Webb School of Knoxville announced … [Read more...]
WHAT YOU MAY HAVE MISSED: The Last Two Weeks of April 2023
BY JESSE SMITHEY From big offers and transfers to coaching news and new state records, there's much for you to catch up on from the last two weeks of April. Get started... … [Read more...]
COACHING NEWS: Grace Christian tags Marcus Dilligard as boys’ basketball coach; Oliver Springs boys’ coach Wesley Rather resigns; Jellico makes girls hoops hire
BY JESSE SMITHEY Three coaching changes popped up Tuesday, two guys ascending to head coach and another stepping down. Grace Christian Academy announced that athletics director Marcus Dilligard would be filling the boys' basketball coaching … [Read more...]
The 2022-23 All-5Star Preps Boys Basketball Teams
ALL-5SP BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM 2022-23 Player of the Year: Jahvin Carter, Alcoa Underclassman of the Year: Shane Cherry, Austin-East Co-Coaches of the Year: Jody Wright (Fulton), Ryan Collins (Alcoa) PLEASE NOTE: All-5Star Preps teams are not … [Read more...]