BY JESSE SMITHEY From his early dunking ability to his trademark hairstyle and even his name, Blue Cain seemed destined for this. Yet while he is now mentioned in the same breath as some of America's top high school basketball talents, Cain … [Read more...]
2022 Tennessee Sports Writers Association All-State Tennis
The Tennessee Sports Writers Association (TSWA) released its 2022 All-State Tennis Teams on Friday, July 8. BOYS TENNIS Class A SINGLES Tobias Mandeville, Merrol Hyde, So. Ethan Porterfield, Chattanooga School for Arts & Sciences, … [Read more...]
2022 All-5Star Preps Baseball Teams
2022 All-5STAR PREPS Baseball Teams OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR - Lukas Buckner, Farragut PITCHER OF THE YEAR - Dylan Loy, Pigeon Forge FIRST TEAM INFIELDERS Lukas Buckner, Farragut, sophomore The 5Star Preps Offensive Player of the … [Read more...]
2022 Tennessee Sports Writers Association (TSWA) All-State Softball
The Tennessee Sports Writers Association released its 2022 All-State Softball Teams on Thursday, July 7. Class A C: Ella Hampton, Oliver Springs, Sr. C: May Wilson, Sale Creek, Sr. IF: Megan Armstrong, Oliver Springs, Jr. IF: Lily Taylor, … [Read more...]
2022 TSWA All-State Baseball Teams
The Tennessee Sports Writers Association released its 2022 TSWA All-State Baseball Teams on Wednesday, July 6. Class A IF: Hayden Hixson, McKenzie, Jr. IF: Cade Pollock, University School-Johnson City, Sr. IF: Jayden Mount, South Pittsburg, … [Read more...]
Powell QB Jordyn Potts commits to Tennessee Tech
By Jesse Smithey In a week when area Class of 2023 prospects are flying off the recruiting board, Powell senior quarterback Jordyn Potts also took his name off the list. The 6-foot, dual-threat Potts announced his commitment to Tennessee Tech via … [Read more...]
Gibbs High School names Kendell McGill as its new girls basketball coach
BY JESSE SMITHEY Kendell McGill’s second head-coaching job will be at a place she knows quite well. … [Read more...]
Navy makes big impression on Gavin Noe; AC senior commits
By JESSE SMITHEY As far as first impressions go, the Naval Academy made quite a big one on Gavin Noe. So much so, that the Anderson County High School rising senior announced his commitment to the Midshipmen football program Tuesday. … [Read more...]
Oak Ridge’s Elijah Rogers looks to have bigger and better 2022
By Jesse Smithey The 2021 season for Elijah Rogers won’t be one he cherishes too often. That could be said for anyone associated with the Oak Ridge football program last season. But especially for Rogers. Now, though, the Oak Ridge High School … [Read more...]
Maryville RB Noah Vaughn commits to Virginia; career trajectory still rising
By Jesse Smithey Noah Vaughn’s trajectory as a coveted running back continues to rise. And just where it might level off is becoming increasingly harder to project. The rising senior at Maryville High School announced his commitment to the … [Read more...]