BY MATTHEW LUTEY If the Halls softball team can continue to produce consistent offense to back up its pitching, then watch out. The Lady Red Devils blanked Bearden at home Monday, 8-0, marking the eighth consecutive game they’ve allowed one run … [Read more...]
Oneida boys soccer continues to build momentum toward possible maiden state tournament appearance
BY MATTHEW LUTEY Oneida’s soccer team seems to have found a recipe for success. Mix in some football players, some basketball players, and some players that just play soccer, and you’ve got a team on the right track to make the state tournament … [Read more...]
Chasing No. 4: Fulton Falcons hold on against Stone Memorial and qualify for Class 3A state tournament; program seeks fourth championship
BY MATTHEW LUTEY Fulton experienced a fourth-quarter lapse in Monday’s Class 3A State Sectional. The good news? The Falcons can talk about how to avoid another one on their way to Murfreesboro. After losing all of a 17-point lead, Fulton … [Read more...]
Sevier County Bearettes end 20-year state tournament drought; defeat Heritage 56-39 on Saturday night
BY MATTHEW LUTEY SEVIERVILLE — Twenty years worth of emotion came spilling onto Sevier County’s court in a purple wave Saturday night. The Bearettes are back in the state tournament, thanks to a 56-39 win over Heritage in a girls basketball … [Read more...]
Craving a better on-floor performance from itself, Bearden (34-0) races past Heritage to win Region 2-4A Girls Championship
By MATTHEW LUTEY Bearden’s been here before. And it showed. Behind a 17-2 run to start the game, the Lady Bulldogs defeated Heritage 68-55 on Wednesday night at home to win their third straight Region 2-4A championship. Bearden was … [Read more...]
Halls Red Devils make necessary adjustments and Grayson Bishop plays hero in season-saving win at Gibbs, 56-52
MATTHEW LUTEY CORRYTON — Halls junior guard Grayson Bishop was presented with a major opportunity Saturday. Spoiler alert: He made the most of it. … [Read more...]
Karns Beavers race to their first District Tournament Championship since 2012
By Matthew Lutey Given the chance at its first district title since 2012, the Karns boys basketball team didn’t mess around. The Beavers got off to a fast start and didn’t let up in a 82-52 win over Central on Tuesday at Powell to capture the … [Read more...]
WILD FINISH in Karns and West district tourney semifinal signals postseason craziness has arrived
BY MATTHEW LUTEY It’s still the early stages of postseason play, but things are already starting to get crazy. Look no further than Friday’s District 3-4A Tournament semifinal between Karns and West. … [Read more...]
Anderson County Mavericks find the right mindset and knock off Scott in district semis
BY MATTHEW LUTEY CLINTON — Sometimes playing a team three times in a year leads to technical adjustments. But for Anderson County boys basketball coach Jordan Jeffers, it was more of an emotional one. … [Read more...]
Double-double factory Chandler Gamble leads Halls to rivalry game win Friday night against Central
BY MATTHEW LUTEY In the midst of a dominant second half, Halls post player Chandler Gamble still found the time to take some deep breaths. It may have been the most important part of his night. Gamble scored 19 of his 23 points after … [Read more...]