By MIKE BLACKERBY In this age of specialization in high school sports, Greeneville’s Jakobi Gillespie is an anomaly. Gillespie, a standout guard, led the Greene Devils to their first state championship in basketball this season. On the football … [Read more...]
Delayna Bryant, Powell softball stay composed in 2-1 win at Gibbs
BY MIKE BLACKERBY A lesser pitcher might have come unraveled, but not Powell’s Delayna Bryant. … [Read more...]
Jade Richards’ senior leadership sparks Anderson County softball Tuesday night
By MIKE BLACKERBY Jade Richards continued her red-hot softball play Tuesday for Anderson County. The senior outfielder was a catalyst at the plate as the Lady Mavericks won on the road against Carter 7-4. … [Read more...]
Farragut Softball runs win streak to 16 despite departing from the norm
BY MIKE BLACKERBY Farragut took an unconventional path Monday night against visiting Gibbs, but chalk up another softball win for the surging Lady Admirals. Farragut, averaging 11 runs a game coming in, relied instead on pitching and defense in a … [Read more...]
2021 SPRING FOOTBALL REPORT: The King’s Academy
By MIKE BLACKERBY Football coach Jonathan Sellers may have his best defense yet in 2021 at The King’s Academy. Sellers, in the midst of putting the Lions through spring practice at the Seymour school, is almost giddy when he addresses prospects for … [Read more...]
Powell baseball puts on improbable comeback Thursday in win over Sevier County
By MIKE BLACKERBY Sevier County’s lead looked insurmountable. Powell’s comeback was epic. Panthers coach Josh Warner called the improbable rally “crazy.” Those in attendance Thursday night at Powell’s Danny Maples Field would no doubt agree. … [Read more...]
Central Bobcats boys soccer chasing history
By MIKE BLACKERBY There’s still a long way to go, but an historic soccer season appears to be unfolding at Central. … [Read more...]
Pair of rebuilding softball programs (Webb, Fulton) battle into extra innings Monday night
By MIKE BLACKERBY Fulton is in the midst of probably its best softball season in school history, but there was a blip on the radar screen Monday night against Webb. … [Read more...]
Gracie Gray, Hardin Valley Academy launch late rally; Gray’s walk-off homer cards 8-6 win over Karns
BY MIKE BLACKERBY Gracie Gray wasn’t necessarily looking to do something spectacular, it just kind of happened that way. Gray’s dramatic two-run walk-off homer in the bottom of the seventh gave Hardin Valley an 8-6 non-district win over Karns on … [Read more...]
After 26 consecutive road games, Powell softball makes triumphant home debut
By MIKE BLACKERBY The road warriors finally found their way home. Powell made its much belated 2021 home softball debut Tuesday with a key 10-4 District 3-AAA win over Karns. The Lady Panthers (21-6, 7-1 District 3-AAA) had played their first 26 … [Read more...]