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...]
Lakeway Christian baseball wins Friday night battle with Gibbs Eagles
BY MATTHEW LUTEY The Lakeway Christian Academy baseball team reaped the benefits of a challenging week. The Lions also corrected a lot of the areas that coach Chuck Hargis said had been giving them trouble. Coming off three blowout losses … [Read more...]
Halls Lady Red Devils softball (17-1-2) keeps stellar streak of play going Monday night
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...]