CLINTON — Three first-half turnovers.Four first-half lead changes. Playing without their head coach on the road in a crucial region game. Oak Ridge certainly had its share of adversity on Friday. And the Wildcats withstood it all. … [Read more...]
Clinton Dragons win critical region contest at Campbell County, 55-14
JACKSBORO — Iron sharpens iron. That was the early-season scheduling philosophy for Clinton football coach Darrell Keith, and it paid dividends Friday. The battle-tested Dragons routed Campbell County 55-14 on the road in the Region 3-5A opener for … [Read more...]
Marshaun Bowers and West Rebels run win streak to 18 games; hold off Farragut for 38-31 win
BY MATTHEW LUTEY West senior Marshaun Bowers said he wants to go out with a bang. 73-yard rushing touchdown … bang. 32-yard receiving touchdown … bang. 93-yard kick return touchdown … bang. He’s well on his way. … [Read more...]
Halls Red Devils play spoilers in Gibbs’ home debut, winning 24-13 in Corryton
CORRYTON — The Gibbs community had to wait 672 days to see the Eagles play a home football game. But they will have to wait just a little bit longer to see a home football victory. That’s because the resurgent Halls Red Devils played … [Read more...]
PRAYER ANSWERED: Central’s Dante Strickland had ‘a good game’ in Bobcats big win at Fulton in Week 1
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...]