By MIKE BLACKERBY William Blount put an end to Grace Christian’s perfect start to the 2021 softball season Friday night. … [Read more...]
THE NEXT STEP: Anderson County quarterback Walker Martinez prepping for full season as starter
By MIKE BLACKERBY Anderson County football coach Davey Gillum doesn’t shy away from high expectations when he talks about Class of 2023 quarterback Walker Martinez. After emerging as the Mavericks’ starting quarterback in late-September last … [Read more...]
Cassa Arnold, Alcoa softball bear down in big win over Heritage, 3-2
By MIKE BLACKERBY ALCOA – Junior Cassa Arnold is suddenly emerging as one of the stars of Alcoa’s deep pitching staff. … [Read more...]
Grainger Softball ‘a little ahead’ of where Coach Rusty Bishop thought they’d be
By MIKE BLACKERBY Glove work was the difference in Grainger’s 6-5 softball win at Carter Tuesday night. The Lady Grizzlies scored six unearned runs off five Carter errors in the Class AA non-district matchup to improve to 11-3. … [Read more...]
Farragut softball takes control of District 4-AAA via win over HVA
By MIKE BLACKERBY At least for now, Farragut has control of the District 4-AAA softball standings. … [Read more...]
Alaina Watson, Powell softball (10-3) getting back on track; knock off district rival Halls
By MIKE BLACKERBY Powell softball appears to be back on track, and senior Alaina Watson is a big reason for the Lady Panthers’ early season turnaround. … [Read more...]
Gibbs Softball searching for usual form despite lack of games and youth-laden roster
By MIKE BLACKERBY KODAK – Gibbs isn’t playing the traditional brand of Lady Eagles softball just yet. Gibbs dropped Northview Academy 7-1 Monday, but the Lady Eagles (2-1, 2-0 District 3-AA) are still trying to knock the rust off. … [Read more...]
Connor Gorga and Maryville boys’ soccer rally past Greeneville at Bearden Invitational
By MIKE BLACKERBY Maryville soccer coach Nick Bradford had a gut feeling. If his Rebels could figure out a way to manufacture just one goal in the defensive struggle against Greeneville on Friday night, more would follow. Bradford’s hunch proved … [Read more...]
THE NEXT STEP, part III: South-Doyle running back Shawn Gary ‘can be a Power 5 guy’
By MIKE BLACKERBY What a difference a year makes for South-Doyle football player Shawn Gary. This time last year, the relatively unknown Gary was penciled in as a possible two-way contributor at defensive back and wide receiver. Heading into the … [Read more...]
Grace Christian softball setting torrid pace to start the season
By MIKE BLACKERBY One of the hottest area softball teams continued its torrid early season start Tuesday night. Highly touted Grace Christian broke open a tight game with eight runs in the sixth inning as the Lady Rams posted a 13-3 victory over … [Read more...]