By Mike Blackerby Given Webb’s penchant for tie games, Spartans coach Jared Ziegler shouldn’t have been shocked by the bizarre ending to Saturday’s game against Morristown West. The Trojans’ P.J. Reyes hopped a kick over the head of charging Webb … [Read more...]
Owen Finch scores twice; Maryville soccer improves with Greeneville win
By Mike Blackerby Optimism is growing in the Maryville soccer camp. Friday’s 3-0 win by the Rebels over two-time defending state Class AA champion Greeneville in the Bearden Invitational is the latest confidence boost. … [Read more...]
Grace Christian softball holds on for shootout win over Anderson County
BY MIKE BLACKERBY Grace Christian softball coach Dewayne Hunt will take a win over Anderson County any time, no matter the circumstances. Hunt’s Lady Rams jumped to an early eight-run lead against the Lady Mavericks but had to hold on for a 13-10 … [Read more...]
5STAR PREPS 2019 Track & Field Preview
TRACK & FIELD PREVIEW - 2019 Here are the top six boys teams and top six girls teams to watch this track & field season -- as well as, more than 30 individual performers who should shine this spring. … [Read more...]
Hannah Bruce and Anderson County Softball flirt with perfection against Karns
By Mike Blackerby Hannah Bruce flirted with perfection Tuesday at Karns, but that’s nothing new for Anderson County’s standout senior pitcher. … [Read more...]
Grace Christian (9-1) averaging more than 10 runs per game
Mike Blackerby PIGEON FORGE – Sydney Feistner and her Grace Christian teammates are in a groove at the plate. Feistner had a triple, double and single as the Lady Rams pounded Newark (N.J.) Academy 12-2 in their second of three softball games … [Read more...]
Gibbs softball still far to go before state title No. 11; but offense is popping so far
BY MIKE BLACKERBY It’s early in the season and there’s still plenty to work on, but Gibbs softball coach Carol Mitchell couldn’t help but appreciate her team’s offensive prowess Monday in a 20-5 win over Gatlinburg-Pittman. “We didn’t play … [Read more...]
2019 5Star Preps Softball Preview
The 2019 season is underway. Powell returns as Class AAA state champion. Gibbs is always ready to make a run, and Grace and The King's Academy have shots at Division II-A glory. Check out all the top teams and players in the 5Star Preps Softball … [Read more...]
JaVonte Thomas nears perfection for Oak Ridge; Wildcats advance to face Catholic
By Mike Blackerby OAK RIDGE – Oak Ridge’s JaVonte Thomas was near-perfect Sunday in the Wildcats’ 78-63 Region 2-AAA quarterfinal elimination win over West. … [Read more...]
Oak Ridge/Bearden? Yes, please! Oak Ridge beats William Blount to set up showdown
BY MIKE BLACKERBY OAK RIDGE – William Blount’s upset hopes against Oak Ridge Friday in the Region 2-AAA quarterfinals were predicated on making shots. The Lady Wildcats clamped down on defense and made sure that plan never got off the ground. … [Read more...]