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...]
5STAR PREPS Offensive Player of the Year (2022): Anderson County QB Walker Martinez posts prodigious numbers in 4A championship run
BY MIKE BLACKERBY Davey Gillum trusted Walker Martinez perhaps like no other quarterback in Anderson County history. That special coach-player relationship played a big part in carrying the Mavericks to 15 consecutive wins during the 2022 high … [Read more...]
Seymour Lady Eagles (22-9) advance to District 3-3A Championship to another rematch with Northview Academy
BY MIKE BLACKERBY Seymour’s go-to player was at the top of her game once again Thursday night in the District 3-3A tournament semifinals at Carter. Jaden Cummings scored 11 points with three rebounds, three steals and two blocked shots as the … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS 2022 Defensive Underclassman of the Year: Carson Nivens, Oliver Springs High School
BY MIKE BLACKERBY Just like the way he discards offensive linemen, Carson Nivens finds a way to navigate any obstacle blocking his path to success. The sophomore defensive lineman for Oliver Springs has long had to shrug off questions about his … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS 2022 Offensive Underclassman of the Year: Connor Wheeler, Powell High School
BY MIKE BLACKERBY Connor Wheeler ran in rarified air during his sophomore season for the Powell High School Panthers football team. Wheeler put up prolific numbers at running back as he helped the Panthers go 11-3 with a state Class 5A semifinal … [Read more...]