BY JESSE SMITHEY From a gameday root canal to a game-winning blocked field goal, here's everything you need to know about the second round of the 2022 TSSAA Playoffs. … [Read more...]
Farragut advances with 17-7 win over Jefferson County; Eddie Courtney wins 200th but not ready to reminisce yet
By DAVE LINK Eddie Courtney won his 200th game as Farragut’s football coach Friday night with a hard-fought, 17-7 victory over visiting Jefferson County in the first round of the Class 6A state playoffs. Courtney, who became the Admirals’ head … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Farragut Admirals at Bearden Bulldogs – Week 11 (2022)
Farragut and Bearden, the rivalry always delivers. And on Thursday night — with a home playoff game on the line — these two West Knox rivals played down to the final minute before Farragut walked out of Bearden with a 28-21 win. See all our 92 … [Read more...]
Farragut overcomes turnovers, fends off late Bearden charge for 28-21 win and home playoff game
BY DAVE LINK Home-field advantage in the playoffs was at stake Thursday night when Bearden played host to rival Farragut in the regular-season finale for both teams. Farragut won it with defense, holding the Bulldogs to 206 total yards during a … [Read more...]
THE BIG ROUNDUP: Maryville, Farragut, Bearden remain tied for lead in Region 2-6A; Brady Hammonds sets G-P records in Week 9
By JESSE SMITHEY The last two weeks of the season will definitely be something to monitor closely, especially in Region 2-6A where Maryville, Farragut and Bearden are all vying for prime seeding and the right to host first-round playoff … [Read more...]
Ashton Auker, Farragut Admirals roll past HVA and into October on a winning streak
By DAVE LINK Wide receiver Ashton Auker was at a crossroads last spring during his junior year at William Blount. His football coach for the Governors, Philip Shadowens, resigned in early January, citing minor health issues. Then one of … [Read more...]
THE 5 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYERS TO SEE IN WEEK 6 (2022)
By JESSE SMITHEY Looking for a legit player to go see this week? We have five suggestions. Check out one or more of these guys in Week 6 ... … [Read more...]
Farragut’s defense dominates, shuts out Oak Ridge, 24-0
By MATTHEW LUTEY OAK RIDGE — After starting the season against some of the best teams in the area, Farragut High School’s defense came prepared for Friday night’s non-region rivalry game against Oak Ridge. Behind three forced fumbles and two forced … [Read more...]
THE BIG ROUNDUP (Week 3): Maryville win sets up Alcoa showdown, Sevier County defense looks special, Gibbs gets revenge win
By JESSE SMITHEY We can't get to every game on Friday night. So here's what happened in some of the area's top games we couldn't attend: from Maryville's win over Farragut to big wins by Sevier County and Gibbs. And even Kingston's game-winning … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Farragut Admirals at West Rebels – Week 2 (2022)
We have a big gallery below from the Farragut Admirals and West Rebels non-region matchup from Friday, Aug. 26, 2022. All pictures are by Danny Parker. We have some free looks below on a few pictures. But to view the full gallery of photos, … [Read more...]