BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — You'd be hard-pressed to find a defining moment Saturday night in Fulton's 68-47 win over Ridgeway in the Class 3A state tournament. Maybe you single out a Tyler Lee play at the rim or an acrobatic score by … [Read more...]
2024 CLASS 2A CHAMPIONSHIP: Alcoa Tornadoes repeat as Class 2A state champions, 76-67, over previously unbeaten Douglass
BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — Jahvin Carter had to document the moment for himself Saturday night. The Alcoa senior point guard, who had just led the Tornadoes to a second consecutive state championship, took his cellphone with him when he and … [Read more...]
CLASS 3A BOYS SEMIFINAL — Fulton turns up defensive notch in 52-30 win over Upperman; Falcons advance to 3A Championship
BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — The postgame question might have been directed towards Class 3A Mr. Basketball and Fulton senior forward Tyler Lee on Friday night, but fellow senior Taj Kimber had no problem chiming in with his answer before Lee … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS powered by SmartBank: ALCOA TORNADOES vs. Ripley Tigers (2024 Class 2A State Semifinals)
MURFREESBORO — A trip to the state finals was on the line between Alcoa and Ripley on Friday, March 15, in the 2024 Class 2A state tournament. And we have plenty of photos for you to see FOR FREE of the game. Make sure to thank SMARTBANK for … [Read more...]
2024 CLASS 2A STATE SEMIFINALS: Jahvin Carter scores 40 and Alcoa reaches 2A title game with 69-64 OT win
BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — When it comes to Jahvin Carter, you can just sense that he has a job-is-not-finished mentality this week at the Class 2A state tournament. Case in point: Alcoa had just won a 69-64 overtime thriller Friday night … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS powered by SmartBank: Morristown East vs. Rossview — 2024 Class 4A Boys Quarterfinals
MURFREESBORO — These are definitely the photos you need to see from Wednesday's Class 4A boys state quarterfinal at MTSU between Morristown East and Rossview. We have plenty of pics for you, via Danny Parker. FREE TO SEE for you all thanks to … [Read more...]
2024 BOYS 4A QUARTERFINALS: Cookeville (31-3) ousts Maryville, 70-60, with second-half surge
BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — Perhaps Maryville High School senior center Alex Akard, with that booming voice of his that emits from a 6-foot-9 frame, said it best Wednesday, following the Rebels' first-round loss in the Class 4A state … [Read more...]
THE 5STAR PREPS 2024 BOYS SOCCER PREVIEW: The Teams and Players to Know
BY DAVE LINK Central coach Chris Quinn is pumped for the 2024 soccer season – and not just the boys’ season this spring. Quinn has been hired to replace Bill Mize as the Central girls’ coach in the fall. “My dream has always been to coach … [Read more...]
TSSAA announces 2024 Mr. and Miss Basketball Winners
BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — To say East Tennessee was well represented Tuesday at the 2024 Mr. and Miss Basketball Awards at MTSU would be a tremendous understatement. Not only was the list of finalists littered with area talents, but the … [Read more...]
2024 Class 2A SEMIFINALS: Loretto denies Gatlinburg-Pittman’s bid to get to title game, 55-52, in overtime
BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — Trying to make history is never an easy task. The Gatlinburg-Pittman High School girls basketball team can attest to that. During Friday's Class 2A State Semifinal against Loretto, the Lady Highlanders held … [Read more...]