BY MATTHEW LUTEY During the heart of summer, Central High School receiver Dante Strickland quote tweeted a tweet that talked about the importance of getting off to a good start this season if you’re a player who doesn’t feel like they are getting … [Read more...]
SCRIMMAGE REPORT (8.4.23): Sevier County Smoky Bears at Gibbs Eagles
BY MATTHEW LUTEY CORRYTON — Gibbs coach Brad Turner and Sevier County coach Todd Loveday each had reasons why they were looking forward to Friday’s scrimmage, as they prepare their respective teams for the start of high school football season in … [Read more...]
Greeneville Greene Devils sweep sectional doubleheader at Gibbs; secure Class 3A state tournament berth
BY MATTHEW LUTEY CORRYTON — Pitching and patience. Those were the two main reasons Greeneville was able to beat Gibbs twice in Friday’s Class 3A baseball sectional to earn a spot in the state tournament. The Greene Devils are Murfreesboro … [Read more...]
Lucas Nordin nets two goals, as Bearden wins Region 2-AAA with 3-1 win over Hardin Valley Academy
BY MATTHEW LUTEY You’re not going to keep a prolific goal scorer like Bearden’s Lucas Nordin down for long. To be honest, he wasn’t even really that down; he had a goal Wednesday night. But he was challenged for Thursday's match by his … [Read more...]
POSTSEASON COVERAGE: Big second half leads HVA past West in Region 2-AAA elimination match
BY MATTHEW LUTEY The signs were there. But there was still a degree of shock to the three goals in a nine-minute barrage the Hardin Valley boys soccer team put on West in the second half. The Hawks defeated the Rebels 3-1 on Wednesday at … [Read more...]
Farragut Baseball peaking at ‘right time’ – Admirals win Region 2-4A Championship over Oak Ridge
BY MATTHEW LUTEY It was an early start for the Region 2-4A baseball tournament championship game between Farragut and Oak Ridge on Saturday at Carson-Newman. And thanks to the Admirals’ Jett Johnston, it was also an early end. … [Read more...]
Halls Boys Soccer defeats Fulton, 3-0, for District Title; Both squads trending upwards as programs
By Matthew Lutey It may seem counterintuitive that a team led by a player with standout statistics to be primarily described as unselfish. But that’s the primary reason Halls boys soccer coach Eldon English feels his team has been successful … [Read more...]
West Rebel Soccer takes down Karns in district tournament elimination game
BY MATTHEW LUTEY It’s a pivotal postseason for the West boys soccer team. And the senior-loaded Rebels got it off to a good start with a 9-0 victory over Karns in the semifinals of the District 3-AAA Tournament on Wednesday at home. West … [Read more...]
Two-time defending state champ Farragut Softball passes final exam of the 2023 regular season; 11-1 at Gibbs
BY MATTHEW LUTEY CORRYTON — If Monday’s game was meant to serve as a litmus test, Farragut’s softball team has to like their test results. The visiting Lady Admirals run-ruled fellow softball power Gibbs 11-1 in five innings to wrap up their … [Read more...]
GIBBS Softball fends off upstart Carter once more and solidifies its top spot in District 3-3A
BY MATTHEW LUTEY CORRYTON — The Gibbs softball team fought off another challenge from district rival Carter. And based on the excitement from the players and the words of coach Carol Mitchell afterward, they had a lot of fun doing so. … [Read more...]