By Mike Blackerby MORRISTOWN – Jefferson County’s Abbie Ferguson clutched the big yellow softball like a prized trophy during the post-game celebration and she wasn’t about to give it up. … [Read more...]
Senior starts it, freshman closes it; Farragut softball advances
By Mike Blackerby The veteran starter got Farragut into the seventh inning with the tenuous lead. Then the heralded freshman came in and closed the door for the Lady Admirals. … [Read more...]
Emily Agee and Grainger Softball could be a tough out this postseason
RUTLEDGE – She’s one of East Tennessee’s hidden gems and top softball talents. Grainger junior Emily Agee mowed down the opposition once again Thursday in the District 2-AA softball tournament. … [Read more...]
A-E’s Kiyontae Warren, HVA Girls star on Night 2 of KIL Track & Field Championships
BY MIKE BLACKERBY There’s just something about running on the Hardin Valley track that seems to bring out the best in Austin-East’s Kiyontae Warren. The Roadrunners’ Rocket Man made his last KIL Track and Field Championship a memorable one as he … [Read more...]
West’s Caroline Lewis and other local standouts off to strong start at KIL Track & Field
By Mike Blackerby It has been quite the week for Caroline Lewis, and the West track and field standout is just getting warmed up. The Lady Rebels’ senior began a busy two-day run in the KIL Championships Monday at Hardin Valley by winning the long … [Read more...]
Gibbs makes girls’ basketball hire official
By Mike Blackerby Gibbs High School athletic director Jeff Thomas didn’t have to look far to tab the Lady Eagles’ next basketball coach. In fact, the new coach is familiar with every nook and cranny of the Gibbs gym. … [Read more...]
TKA Softball built again for another deep postseason run
CLINTON – Regan Weekly’s newfound dedication in the weight room is paying off big time in the power department for The King’s Academy softball team. Weekly belted her team-best 15th home run of the season Thursday as the Lady Lions downed host … [Read more...]
Vols signee Zane Keener stamped his CAK legacy, but he and the Warriors seek more
By Mike Blackerby Winning a third state Division II-A state baseball title in a row isn’t something they dwell on at Christian Academy. In fact, standout senior center fielder Zane Keener said the powerhouse Warriors rarely broach the topic. … [Read more...]
Impressive win total continues to climb for Gibbs Softball senior class
By Mike Blackerby Make it 161 career wins for Gibbs High School’s seniors, and these Lady Eagles aren’t done racking up victories just yet. Host Gibbs knocked off Halls 8-3 on Wednesday in a match-up of two of the area’s top softball powers. … [Read more...]
Emalee McCord and HVA Softball (20-6) notch quality win over Grace Christian
By Mike Blackerby It was as if Emalee McCord wrote the script to Monday’s Grace Christian at Hardin Valley softball game. The Hardin Valley senior was a star on the mound and at the plate as Hardin Valley came from behind late to topple the Lady … [Read more...]