BY DAVE LINK Bearden’s baseball team ended a long losing streak against rival Farragut on Monday night. How long was the losing streak? Bearden coach Dave Prichard didn’t know. “I have no idea,” Prichard said. “I’ve been here two years. We … [Read more...]
Eli Evans’ return sparks offensive outburst for Farragut Baseball in Tuesday matchup of state contenders
Farragut’s baseball team put its high-scoring offense on display Tuesday night. The Admirals had 14 hits and three homers during a 12-3 victory over visiting Catholic in their 2023 home opener. Farragut (5-1), defending state champion in Class … [Read more...]
Farragut junior RHP Stratton Scott commits to Tennessee Vols baseball program
By JESSE SMITHEY Farragut High School baseball coach Matt Buckner knew, years ago, that his Class of 2024 talents would be special. But now that it's coming to pass right before his eyes, it's still a bit bewildering. Stratton Scott, a big … [Read more...]
2022 All-5Star Preps Baseball Teams
2022 All-5STAR PREPS Baseball Teams OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR - Lukas Buckner, Farragut PITCHER OF THE YEAR - Dylan Loy, Pigeon Forge FIRST TEAM INFIELDERS Lukas Buckner, Farragut, sophomore The 5Star Preps Offensive Player of the … [Read more...]
2022 All-5Star Preps Offensive Player of the Year – Lukas Buckner, Farragut
BY DAVE LINK No telling the heights Lukas Buckner will reach the next two years with the Farragut baseball team, but the 2022 season will be hard to top. There was no sophomore slump for Buckner, who started at second base as a freshman in 2021 … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Farragut Baseball State Championship, Farragut Softball State Championship
CLASS 4A BASEBALL - FARRAGUT vs. HOUSTON By Danny Parker CLASS 4A SOFTBALL - FARRAGUT vs. CLARKSVILLE By Danny Parker … [Read more...]
FARRAGUT Admirals win 11th state baseball title; defeat Houston 4-1
BY DAVE LINK MURFREESBORO — Matt Buckner won his fifth state championship Saturday afternoon since taking over as Farragut’s baseball coach in 2010. This one was special for Buckner because of the team makeup. Buckner’s son Lukas plays on … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Gallery 2 (baseball, softball, tennis) of Day 4 (Friday) of the 2022 TSSAA Spring Fling
TENNIS - INDIVIDUALS & DOUBLES By Danny Parker BASEBALL - FARRAGUT vs. RIVERDALE By Danny Parker SOFTBALL - FARRAGUT & ALCOA GAMES By Danny Parker … [Read more...]
Farragut rallies late for 10-3 win over Riverdale; Admirals to play for 11th state championship
BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — Being a two-sport starter at a high school like Farragut is no simple task. Just ask Jack Alley. The sophomore, who made 123 tackles and 10 tackle for loss for the Admiral football team this past fall, also hits … [Read more...]
Farragut Baseball holds on for a pair of one-run wins in Class 4A state tournament on Wednesday
BY ETHAN STONE MURFREESBORO — Farragut sophomore pitcher Braylon Hall celebrated prematurely Wednesday night, thinking he had the final strikeout for a win on Day 2 of the Class 4A state tournament. The full count on the scoreboard dropped to … [Read more...]