BY MIKE BLACKERBY For the first time in well over a year, Gibbs High School was recently able to host an athletic event at Ernest Whited Stadium in Corryton. … [Read more...]
The 5STAR PREPS 2023 Softball Season Preview: The Contenders and Top Players to Know
2023 5Star Preps Softball Preview The Outlook Softball in the 5Star Preps coverage area has turned into a monster. The quality of the sport in the area has improved by leaps and bounds over the last 10 years. The field of teams with the potential … [Read more...]
Greeneville Lady Greene Devils returning to Class 3A state tournament; knock off host Seymour in Class 3A state sectional
BY MIKE BLACKERBY SEYMOUR – Greeneville still has Seymour’s number. For the second year in a row, the Lady Greene Devils knocked off the Lady Eagles on their home floor in the Class 3A state sectionals. Greeneville’s relentless full-court … [Read more...]
Halls Basketball knocking on history’s door; Red Devils win Region 2-3A Championship in hard-fought fashion, 63-61
BY MIKE BLACKERBY STRAWBERRY PLAINS — Halls is just one win away from qualifying for the state basketball tournament for the first time in school history. Chandler Gamble’s short turnaround jumper with 34 seconds to play proved to be the … [Read more...]
Seymour Lady Eagles ‘contain’ Halls in Region 2-3A Championship Game, 51-32
BY MIKE BLACKERBY SEYMOUR – Seymour brought the defensive heat against Halls Wednesday night as the Lady Eagles posted a decisive 51-32 win in the Region 2-3A tournament championship game. “The word from our scout (report) yesterday was contain, … [Read more...]
Region 2-3A: Halls Red Devils eliminates AC; Carter Green Hornets ousts Clinton
BY MIKE BLACKERBY Halls knocked off Carter 67-58 in last year’s Region 3-3A semifinals. The teams will meet again Thursday at Jim Williams Gymnasium in Strawberry Plains. This time the region championship is on the line. Both teams won their … [Read more...]
Halls Lady Red Devils, Seymour Lady Eagles secure Class 3A state sectionals berth with region semis wins Monday
BY MIKE BLACKERBY SEYMOUR – There’s a lot on the line in these region basketball semifinals. Win and advance. Lose and it’s the end of the road. One team’s storybook season continued Monday in the Region 2-AAA semifinals at Seymour High … [Read more...]
Jefferson County Lady Patriots construct comeback victory over Science Hill to reach the Region 1-4A semifinals
BY MIKE BLACKERBY DANDRIDGE – Madi Hawk calls it our “Revenge Tour.” After a so-so regular season, Jefferson County’s girls continued their postseason magic Friday night against Science Hill in the Region 1-4A quarterfinals. The determined Lady … [Read more...]
The NEW QB1 (2023): Greeneville’s next QB1 has waited for his time to lead
BY MIKE BLACKERBY His time is finally here. Corbin Cannon, after serving as backup the past couple of seasons, is finally Greeneville’s top gun at quarterback. … [Read more...]
Seymour Lady Eagles execute the game plan to perfection and capture District 3-3A Tournament title, 52-34,
BY MIKE BLACKERBY STRAWBERRY PLAINS — Dialed-in and focused Seymour defeated Northview Academy for the third time this season to win the District 3-3A basketball tournament championship 52-34 Monday at Carter High School. The Lady Eagles (23-9) … [Read more...]