By MIKE BLACKERBY GREENEVILLE – Greeneville can score in bunches – and nobody does it better Reid Satterfield. The 6-foot-3 sophomore guard poured in 42 points Monday as the Greene Devils put on an offensive show to remember in a 97-84 Class AA … [Read more...]
Grainger tops Carter in Class AA girls basketball sectional to make state tourney field
BY MIKE BLACKERBY STRAWBERRY PLAINS — There was an unexpected late-season detour, but as many had expected all along, East Tennessee powerhouse Grainger found its way back to the state Class AA girls’ basketball tournament. The Lady Grizzlies … [Read more...]
Maryville getting close to where it wants to be; Rebels win Region 2-AAA Championship
By MIKE BLACKERBY MARYVILLE – Maryville looked like a team on a mission Thursday against Oak Ridge in the Region 2-AAA tournament championship game. The Rebels blitzed the Wildcats from the opening tap and were never seriously challenged in their … [Read more...]
Carter Girls’ Basketball wins first region championship in 19 years
Carter’s girls weren’t just content to be in their first regional finals in 19 years. They wanted to show they belong. Boy, do they ever. The surging Lady Hornets took the Region 2-AA tournament title Wednesday night at Fulton with a 63-61 win … [Read more...]
Sevier County, South-Doyle bow out of Region 1-AAA tournament
By MIKE BLACKERBY MORRISTOWN – Kingsport Dobyns-Bennett flipped the switch at halftime Tuesday and knocked Sevier County out of the Region 1-AAA tournament at Morristown East High School. The Indians overcame a five-point halftime deficit to … [Read more...]
Carter Hornets spring upset in Region 2-AA semis; Gatlinburg-Pittman secures sectionals berth
Jordan Heifner called it the biggest win of her career. For Carter’s girls basketball program, it might be the most important victory in school history. The Lady Hornets advanced to just their second region championship in school history Monday … [Read more...]
Carter Green Hornets thriving off ‘doubters’ this postseason
By MIKE BLACKERBY STRAWBERRY PLAINS - Carter is one win away from silencing the naysayers. The Hornets pulled away late from Kingston Saturday night at Carter, posting a 68-57 win in the quarterfinals of the Region 2-AA tournament. … [Read more...]
Farragut Lady Admirals win at 2-seed Powell; sets up elimination semifinal vs. Bearden
By MIKE BLACKERBY Farragut’s nearly impenetrable defense carried the Lady Admirals to a 52-37 win Friday in the Region 2-AAA quarterfinals at Powell High School. Farragut built a fence around Powell senior guard Bailey Trumm, who recently set the … [Read more...]
New QB1s, part VIII: Gatlinburg-Pittman looks to replace longtime starter J.D. Shults
NEW QB1, part VIII: Gatlinburg-Pittman By MIKE BLACKERBY Gatlinburg-Pittman will have a new look at quarterback when the Highlanders open the 2020 season against Hampton. J.D. Shults, who started 35 consecutive games over the last three seasons, … [Read more...]
Campbell Penland’s late-game heroics lift Northview Academy to District 3-AA championship
Campbell Penland came up with the play of the season Tuesday night for the Northview Academy Lady Cougars. And with just seconds to spare. … [Read more...]