BY MIKE BLACKERBY OAK RIDGE – Oak Ridge got an unexpected lift off its bench early and then turned things over to senior point guard Marcus Smith in Thursday’s 86-63 win over rival Clinton at Wildcat Arena. … [Read more...]
REBELS ROLL: Maryville bests AC, 75-51, in ‘bittersweet’ coaching matchup
By Mike Blackerby MARYVILLE – Maryville coach Mark Eldridge always pulls for Anderson County – except when his Rebels go up against the Mavericks. That’s why there was a tinge of bittersweet for Eldridge after Maryville handled Anderson County … [Read more...]
Austin-East pressures Catholic into season’s second loss
BY MIKE BLACKERBY Austin-East’s in-your-face style of basketball overcame Catholic’s towering height advantage Friday night in the Safe-T Security Christmas Classic. … [Read more...]
Tevon Summers and Central Bobcats ready for 2019 season stretch
By Mike Blackerby PIGEON FORGE— Central had one smoking-hot hand from 3-point range Thursday in first-round play in the King of the Smokies Christmas Classic. … [Read more...]
BUZZER-BEATER: Oak Ridge wins ninth in a row thanks to Guinn’s heroics
By Mike Blackerby GREENEVILLE – Oak Ridge standout Jada Guinn just wasn’t herself until it mattered most Wednesday in the first round of the Andrew Johnson Bank Ladies Classic. Oak Ridge’s senior point guard, shaking off fatigue and a sub-par … [Read more...]
Maryville boys’ basketball coach Mark Eldridge wins 500th game of his career at 5SP Classic
BY MIKE BLACKERBY Mark Eldridge’s 500th career basketball win had his trademark fingerprints all over it. Maryville hit 10 3-pointers against Riverdale to pull out a 52-48 win Friday night at Fulton High School in the second night of play in the … [Read more...]
Maryville (13-0) impresses at 5Star Preps Classic, knocks off Jefferson County 63-46
By Mike Blackerby Count the many ways Maryville’s undefeated girls basketball team can beat you. Friday at Fulton High School in second-night play of the 5Star Preps Classic presented by Tennessee Orthopedic Clinics, the Lady Rebels shot their way … [Read more...]
Down 2 starters, Fulton still knocks off visiting Riverdale behind Lacey’s 27
By Mike Blackerby Shorthanded Fulton took its lofty standard of toughness and grit to another level Thursday against Riverdale in the inaugural 5Star Preps Classic presented by Tennessee Orthopedic Clinic. The host Falcons were without starters … [Read more...]
Maryville (12-0) outlasts upset-minded Webb School of Knoxville at 5SP Classic
By Mike Blackerby Webb coach Shelley Collier watched from the bench and shrugged her shoulders as 6-foot-1 Maryville post Lindsey Taylor powered almost uncontested inside for two of her 17 points Thursday night. “I don’t have an answer for that,” … [Read more...]
HOOPS SCOOPS: Mavericks Make Noise, Dante Harris’ 52 game & CAK boys’ hot start
By Mike Blackerby Wallace’s Runts are making noise in District 3-AAA. Anderson County – which doesn’t have a starter taller than 5-foot-10 – has had a last few days to remember. … [Read more...]