Boys’ Basketball

Sevier County Smoky Bears stun Karns Beavers in Class 4A boys basketball state sectional in Knoxville

BY DAVE LINK Sevier County’s youthful boys’ basketball team played like a group of seasoned veterans Monday night. Sophomore guard/forward

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Chasing No. 4: Fulton Falcons hold on against Stone Memorial and qualify for Class 3A state tournament; program seeks fourth championship

BY MATTHEW LUTEY Fulton experienced a fourth-quarter lapse in Monday’s Class 3A State Sectional. The good news? The Falcons can

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5STAR PHOTOS: Webb School of Knoxville vs. Brentwood Academy – 2023 Division II-AA Semifinals

COOKEVILLE — Check out all the game images from the Webb School of Knoxville vs. Brentwood Academy’s Division II-AA state

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2023 DIVISION II-AA STATE, Day 2: Webb School of Knoxville Spartans bow out in semifinal round, fall to Brentwood Academy

BY JESSE SMITHEY and DANNY PARKER COOKEVILLE — The opportunity was there. The seizing of that just didn’t happen. Webb

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THE SCORER’S BOOK: Oneida, Alcoa, Fulton, McMinn County win 2023 boys’ basketball region championships

BY JESSE SMITHEY Big nights Thursday for the Fulton, Alcoa, Oneida and McMinn County boys basketball teams. Here’s more on

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J.J. Faulkner heeds coaches’ advice; leads Karns Beavers past William Blount in the Region 2-4A Boys Basketball Championship

BY DAVE LINK J.J. Faulkner got a pep talk from his Karns basketball coaches at halftime Thursday night. He did

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Halls Basketball knocking on history’s door; Red Devils win Region 2-3A Championship in hard-fought fashion, 63-61

BY MIKE BLACKERBY STRAWBERRY PLAINS — Halls is just one win away from qualifying for the state basketball tournament for the

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5STAR PHOTOS: William Blount vs. Bearden, Karns vs. Oak Ridge – 2023 Region Semis

What a night of high drama and history. The Region 2-4A boys semifinal elimination games delivered in a major way

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5STAR PHOTOS: Carter Hornets vs. Clinton Dragons, Anderson County Mavericks vs. Halls Red Devils – Region Semis (2023)

STRAWBERRY PLAINS – We have a big gallery of both Region 2-3A boys semifinal elimination games below. You don’t want

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William Blount rallies to down Bearden in Region 2-4A semifinal but finish sparks debate; Karns Beavers eliminate Oak Ridge in OT

BY DAVE LINK What a night Tuesday turned out to be in the Region 2-4A boys’ semifinals. The William Blount

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