BY MATTHEW LUTEY No matter the expectations, sports — especially at the high school level — are supposed to be fun. And that is what Halls High School softball coach Bryan Gordon is seeing more of out of his team recently. The Lady Red Devils … [Read more...]
CAK Softball knocks off Grace, 12-5; Lady Warriors may have something cooking
BY MATTHEW LUTEY The feeling of unity was palpable from the CAK softball postgame huddle on Friday. The Lady Warriors knocked off host Grace Christian 12-5, but it was how CAK did it that mattered more to coach Charles Matthews. … [Read more...]
Morristown East Baseball hoping Thursday win at Carter sparks stronger second half of 2025 season
BY MATTHEW LUTEY Time will tell, but Morristown East’s baseball team may have experienced a win on Thursday that serves as a catalyst to turn around the second half of its season. The Hurricanes upset Carter, 4-2, at Carter for their fifth win … [Read more...]
Two-time defending 2A champion Alcoa ousts Kingston in state sectionals; Tornadoes eye 3-peat opportunity
ALCOA — Being team-first can look different ways on different nights. For Alcoa wing Kamden Lanxter, it could mean not playing much or scoring at all. But some nights, like Monday night in a Class 2A sectional game, it meant putting … [Read more...]
Bearden Lady Bulldogs mount clutch comeback in 4A sectional win at Morristown East
BY MATTHEW LUTEY MORRISTOWN — It was looking all too familiar for the Bearden girls basketball team. The Lady Bulldogs’ 2023-24 season ended with back-to-back losses in the region tournament championship game and a sectional road … [Read more...]
Region 2-3A BOYS SEMIFINALS: Carter eliminates Clinton, Fulton takes down Anderson County
BY MATTHEW LUTEY Fulton boys basketball is a regular in the state tournament. Carter hasn’t been since 2015. Both schools will get a chance to qualify this season in Monday’s sectionals, but will first meet in the Region 2-3A Tournament … [Read more...]
Region 2-3A GIRLS SEMIS: Northview Academy, Cocke County to meet for region title
BY MATTHEW LUTEY For the second straight season, it’ll be the Cocke County and Northview girls basketball teams meeting up for a fourth time. The two squads took care of business on Monday in the semifinals of the Region 2-3A Tournament at … [Read more...]
Battle-tested Farragut Admirals hold off Powell to reach Region 2-4A Boys Semifinals
BY MATTHEW LUTEY POWELL —The “scars” are starting to pay off for the Farragut boys basketball team. After a seven-win season last year, and several close district losses this season, the Admirals are headed to the Region 2-4A … [Read more...]
Oak Ridge Wildcats cap off wildly dominant run through District 3-4A; now gear up for daunting Region 2-4A task
BY MATTHEW LUTEY The Oak Ridge boys basketball team was dominant in District 3-4A play this season. It was only fitting that it culminated with a blowout win in the district tournament championship game. … [Read more...]
District 3-4A Girls Championship: Oak Ridge defeats Campbell County for 10th consecutive district tournament title
BY MATTHEW LUTEY The Oak Ridge girls basketball team, and its decorated group of seniors, have been where they stood on Monday night before. Another District 3-4A title, making it 10 in a row for the Lady Wildcats. This time, a 64-49 win over … [Read more...]