By JESSE SMITHEY The decision wasn't a hard one for Reilly Byers when it came down to it. Sure there were some big names in college baseball talking to him about possibly joining them someday, but Byers knew what he wanted. Or where he … [Read more...]
Knoxville Catholic kicker Brock Taylor announces commitment to Vanderbilt
By JESSE SMITHEY The tea leaves weren't too hard to read, not if you follow Catholic senior kicker Brock Taylor on social media. … [Read more...]
Webb School of Knoxville legendary football coach David Meske says 2022 season will be his last
By JESSE SMITHEY David Meske didn't let the rumors or speculation even begin. The longtime head football coach at the Webb School of Knoxville told his players at a team function that this would be his last season as the head coach of the … [Read more...]
Jon Higgins leaves Farragut to become head boys’ basketball coach at Science Hill
By JESSE SMITHEY After five seasons at the helm of the Farragut High School boys' basketball program, Jon Higgins is on the move. The former University of Tennessee point guard has accepted the same post at Science Hill. … [Read more...]
Hardin Valley Academy hires new boys’ basketball coach in Andy Arendt
By JESSE SMITHEY Just two weeks after the resignation of Shane Wells as head coach, Hardin Valley Academy has its replacement. And it couldn't have come at a better time, especially with students returning to the hallways inside Knox County … [Read more...]
Who is Beau Revord, the newest local high school baseball player to commit to the Tennessee Vols?
By JESSE SMITHEY As the University of Tennessee baseball continues its ascent to the top of college baseball, head coach Tony Vitello and staff have shown a commitment to recruiting a mix of both players nationally and locally during the … [Read more...]
Alcoa senior offensive lineman Tyler “Bubba” Jeffries commits to Indiana
By JESSE SMITHEY ALCOA — Tyler "Bubba" Jeffries, the senior offensive lineman at Alcoa, is no stranger to the spotlight. From playing high school football as a 6-foot-4 eighth-grader in 2018 to the intense and innumerable recruiting camps that … [Read more...]
The Most Important Player to the Powell Football Team’s Repeat Bid: J.J. Foust
By JESSE SMITHEY The Powell Panthers' chances at repeating as state champions in Class 5A will be a touch more difficult this fall, especially with game-changing defensive tackle Walter Nolen now on the roster at Texas A&M. All along these … [Read more...]
2022 5Star Preps Cross Country Season Preview
BY MIKE BLACKERBY The high school cross country season starts kicking in two weeks. The first official date for contests is Aug. 15. But before area runners start toeing the line, let's take a look at the team to beat — AND, the Preseason … [Read more...]
CAK Boys, Halls Girls win 5Star Preps Masters titles; Aidan Collier, Parker Miller win solo championships
BY JESSE SMITHEY Closing out a tournament win is never a cinch. Especially when you're the leaders going into the final round. Maryville senior Parker Miller can attest. She slept on the lead Friday night. So did North Greene senior Aidan … [Read more...]