BY MIKE BLACKERBY Bryan Brown built the Hardin Valley Academy cross country and track and field programs from scratch in 2008, quickly turning both into state powers. After an almost unparalleled run at HVA that included 13 state team championships … [Read more...]
7v7 REPORT: Central junior RB Frank Johnson IV rounding into the complete back
By MIKE BLACKERBY JEFFERSON CITY – There’s a reason Central coach Nick Craney plans to make junior running back Frank Johnson IV the centerpiece of the Bobcats’ offense in 2022. Johnson looked more fluid and quicker than ever Thursday as the … [Read more...]
Senior dual-threat QB Jayden Miller and McMinn County Cherokees show off skill at 7v7 Camp at Carson-Newman
BY MIKE BLACKERBY JEFFERSON CITY – At a strong and sturdy 6-foot-1 and 200 pounds, McMinn County quarterback Jayden Miller certainly passes the eyeball test. His on-the-field production likely also turned some heads Thursday at the FCA Team … [Read more...]
MEDIA DAY NOTES: Gibbs stadium delays, Vols commit injured, Powell’s target, Central QB race, West leaders
High school football players and coaches from around East Tennessee shared insights about their programs Friday at the annual Knoxville Football Officials Associaton’s Media Day. So we compiled a notebook of things we learned, from Gibbs’ new … [Read more...]
7-on-7 REPORT: Anderson County QB Walker Martinez looks back up to par
BY MIKE BLACKERBY CLINTON – Senior quarterback Walker Martinez sure looks fully recovered, and that’s great news for the Anderson County High School football team. Martinez, who suffered a broken wrist midway through the 2021 season, had no … [Read more...]
2022 All-5Star Preps Track & Field Teams
2022 ALL-5STAR PREPS TRACK & FIELD TEAM COACH OF THE YEAR: Larry Blalock, Greeneville. Led the Greeneville boys to their first state championship in track and field since 2014. The Greene Devils scored 68 points to edge Munford (65) for the … [Read more...]
2022 5Star Preps Boys Track & Field Athlete of the Year – Jaden Stevenson, Greeneville
BY MIKE BLACKERBY Jaden Stevenson not only led Greeneville to the state Class AA track and field championship last spring, he staked his claim as the fastest overall sprinter in Tennessee. He’s definitely in the mix – if not at the top of the … [Read more...]
2022 5Star Preps Girls Track Co-Athletes of the Year – Brooke Taylor, Sidnee Stanton of Hardin Valley
BY MIKE BLACKERBY They’re almost mirror images of one another in terms of achievement and the events they participated in on the track. That’s why Hardin Valley’s Brooke Taylor and Sidnee Stanton are the 5Star Preps Co-Track and Field Female … [Read more...]
2022 All-5Star Preps Softball Teams
2022 ALL-5STAR PREPS SOFTBALL TEAM PITCHER OF THE YEAR: Avery Flatford, Farragut The Tennessee Tech signee finished her stellar career as one of the top pitchers in TSSAA softball history. Flatford won 55 of 58 decisions during her career in … [Read more...]
2022 All-5Star Preps Softball Offensive Player of the Year – Lauren Brakovec, Farragut
BY MIKE BLACKERBY Lauren Brakovec wore many hats for Class 4A state champion Farragut. Lady Admirals coach Nick Green said Brakovec’s lofty contributions ran the gamut for Farragut softball. “Lauren personifies what you would like every one of … [Read more...]