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...]
William Blount softball snaps perfect start to season by Grace Christian
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...]