BY MATTHEW LUTEY Most high school yearbooks have a superlative section, and a common superlative are the class clowns. Campbell County girls basketball coach Jason Kitts said he doesn’t have one class clown on his team, but rather a whole group … [Read more...]
Alcoa’s Jay Kirk evolving into significant player in 2024-25 season
BY MATTHEW LUTEY ALCOA — It’s one thing to have an opportunity. But to seize an opportunity takes sacrifice. Alcoa sophomore boys basketball player Jay Kirk has seized his opportunity. … [Read more...]
Brandon Dake and Anderson County score second-round win Friday in Hammer’s Hardwood Classic
By MATTHEW LUTEY CLINTON — Early into his senior season, Anderson County guard Brandon Dake was able to cross off a pretty significant milestone from his list of goals. Dake became the school’s all-time leading scorer earlier in the week, … [Read more...]
2024 STATE SEMIFINAL RECAPS: What happened in the Maryville, Coalfield, Alcoa, Anderson County games
BY MATTHEW LUTEY & JESSE SMITHEY Alcoa, Maryville, Anderson County and Coalfield were one step away from next week’s TSSAA BlueCross Bowl state championships at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga. Only one team took that step forward. In 3A, … [Read more...]
Anderson County shows off its versatility in 28-14 win over Greeneville in 4A quarterfinals
BY MATTHEW LUTEY CLINTON, Tenn. — Greeneville has handed Anderson County its fair share of playoff heartbreak, coming in winning five of six postseason meetings since 2017. But in defeat comes opportunities to learn and adjust, and the … [Read more...]
Down two scores late, Sevier County (12-0) mounts unbelievable comeback for 25-24 win over Powell in 5A second round
BY MATTHEW LUTEY SEVIERVILLE — Sevier County trailed Powell by 14 points with less than three minutes remaining and were backed up on its own 3-yard line. Seems bleak, right? Not for the Smoky Bears. Sevier County kept fighting and staged … [Read more...]
2024 ROUND ONE BONUS INFO: Top Players, Boxscores, Scoreboard — presented by Todd Henderson/Carriage Hill Insurance & Risk Management
Dig deeper into the Round One high school football playoff action with THE BONUS INFO. Standout players. Boxscores. Statewide scores. And more. … [Read more...]
Grace Christian Academy gets late score in the fourth to eliminate Northpoint from the Division II-AA playoffs
BY MATTHEW LUTEY Whether it’s been close wins or back-to-back losses to close the regular season, Grace Christian’s turnaround this season hasn’t come without adversity. So it only makes sense that the Rams would face some right away to begin … [Read more...]
West Rebels impress in all three phases in 30-18 win over Powell for Region 2-5A Championship
BY MATTHEW LUTEY There was trust in all three phases for West’s football team Friday night. Trust in its offense to not play it safe with a small lead late in the game. Trust in its defense to preserve the lead while settling for field goals … [Read more...]
Gibbs Eagles rout Fulton in Week 11 showdown to secure 2-seed and first-round home playoff game
BY MATTHEW LUTEY Less than a week after its first loss of the season, vintage Gibbs football was on display Thursday night at Fulton. What does vintage Gibbs football look like? Sixty-five rushing attempts and four pass attempts. And with … [Read more...]