By Mike Blackerby Jaycee Schroeder’s stock is on the rise. Jefferson County’s junior track and field thrower swept the shot put and discus at Saturday’s Vol Track Classic in Knoxville. … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS Girls Basketball Player of the Year (2018-19): Jada Guinn (Oak Ridge)
By Mike Blackerby Paige Redman is 119-19 with three state tournament appearances in her four years as coach of Oak Ridge’s girls basketball team. It’s no coincidence that Jada Guinn was with her every step of the way. Guinn, the 5Star Preps Girls … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS 2018-19 Boys’ Basketball Coach of the Year: Jeremy Parrott (Bearden)
By Mike Blackerby The paint wasn’t even dry on Bearden’s 2018 state semifinal loss to Memphis East and Bulldogs coach Jeremy Parrott was already planning ahead to the next season. Parrott had practically his entire team returning and he expected … [Read more...]
Allison Farr and Powell softball give Halls first District 3-AAA loss; title up for grabs
By Mike Blackerby The formula to victory looked much the same as it has the last couple of seasons for Powell High School’s powerhouse softball team. Cobble together a handful of runs and let ace pitcher Allison Farr take over. … [Read more...]
Anderson County track & field trio of seniors ready to finish with a bang
Three seniors have already left indelible marks on Anderson County’s track and field team, but they’re not finished quite yet. Lady Mavericks Brittany Bishop, Maddy Moody and Mollie Longmire still have some unfinished business to tend to as they … [Read more...]
Halls softball stays perfect in District 3-AAA thanks to freshman Aspen Calloway
By Mike Blackerby CLINTON – It was an improbable softball comeback sparked by the most unlikely of heroes. Halls scrambled for five runs in the seventh inning against Anderson County on Monday to force extra innings and then pushed across two more … [Read more...]
Austin-East boys’ soccer (7-0-1) enjoying undefeated start to the season
By Mike Blackerby There’s another sport to be reckoned with at Austin-East, and it has nothing to do with the Roadrunners’ tradition-rich football, basketball or track teams. The upstart A-E soccer team is off to the best start in school … [Read more...]
Jump Rivalry Growing between Ethan Campbell (Halls), Shawn Stacy (Central)
Talk about a burgeoning rivalry. Ethan Campbell of Halls and Shawn Stacy of Central, two elite high jumpers with their sights set on the magical 7-foot mark, met for just the second time in a track and field meet Thursday at Bearden. Neither … [Read more...]
Lilly Holston’s adaptability leads Powell softball to 5-2 win over Anderson County
BY MIKE BLACKERBY CLINTON — Versatile Lilly Holston is on her third position in three seasons with the Powell High School softball team. No matter where she’s needed, the Lady Panthers’ hard-hitting junior is happy to oblige. … [Read more...]
New head basketball coach job opens up in Knox County
By Mike Blackerby A new basketball coaching job has opened in Knox County. … [Read more...]