BY MATTHEW LUTEY If having one reliable point guard provides a sense of security, Jonathan Shultz may feel like he’s coaching girls basketball at Fort Knox rather than Sevier County. That’s because a second point guard is emerging for the … [Read more...]
Oliver Springs falls to South Pittsburg in Class 1A state semifinals; Bobcats want to continue to ‘build something special’
BY MATTHEW LUTEY OLIVER SPRINGS — The Oliver Springs football team began its season with a loss to South Pittsburg. On Friday, the Bobcats’ season came to an end with a 31-6 defeat from the visiting Pirates in the semifinals of the Class 1A … [Read more...]
WEST REBELS Dominate Rain-Soaked Class 5A Quarterfinal with Powell, 31-5
BY MATTHEW LUTEY West was ahead by a touchdown at midfield with zero timeouts and 11 seconds left before halftime. The rain just started to pour. Time to close up shop and get ready for the second half, right? Wrong. The … [Read more...]
Anderson County Mavericks eliminated old playoff foe Elizabethton, 21-7, in Class 4A second round matchup
BY MATTHEW LUTEY CLINTON — Anderson County made history last season. Now, the Mavericks are growing their culture. Anderson County defeated Elizabethton 21-7 on Friday at home in the second round of the Class 4A playoffs, making … [Read more...]
Gibbs Eagles rally in second half and beat Northview Academy in OT in Class 4A first-round game
BY MATTHEW LUTEY CORRYTON — There was no easing into the postseason for Gibbs. Down 18, the Eagles fought back for a 28-27 win over Northview in overtime in the first round of the Class 4A playoffs. “Do you want to keep playing, or … [Read more...]
Gibbs Eagles take down Fulton, 59-30, and the Eagles get a 2-seed and home field for Round One of the Class 4A playoffs
CORRYTON — The Gibbs football team went with what’s worked all season. But the Eagles also unveiled something new on Friday. … [Read more...]
ANDERSON COUNTY storms past Gibbs and to another region title with 55-6 win in Week 10
BY MATTHEW LUTEY CLINTON —On paper, it was a matchup of two teams undefeated in region play. On the field, Anderson County proved there is still a gap between themselves and the rest of Region 2-4A with a commanding 55-6 victory over … [Read more...]
Anderson County Lady Mavs Volleyball downs visiting Greeneville to secure Class AA State Tournament berth
BY MATTHEW LUTEY CLINTON — The Anderson County High School volleyball team earned redemption and a state tournament berth at the same time. After losing to Greeneville in a sectional match last year, the Lady Mavericks took down the Lady Greene … [Read more...]
West Rebels win ‘rock fight’ in matchup of defending champs with Anderson County Mavericks
BY MATTHEW LUTEY CLINTON — Any naysayers to the adage that defense wins championships should have attended Friday’s matchup between West and Anderson County. Because both defending state champions were carried by their … [Read more...]
Bearden gets first win over Maryville since 1993; Bulldogs win in overtime, 21-20, on stopped two-point conversion
BY MATTHEW LUTEY MARYVILLE — The excitement of the finish matched the magnitude of the moment. And decades of Bearden trying to defeat Maryville came down to a less-than-a-minute sequence that started with the realization that the … [Read more...]