MURFREESBORO — These are definitely the photos you need to see from Thursday's Class 3A state quarterfinal at MTSU between Greeneville and Upperman. We have 38 pics for you, via Danny Parker. FREE TO SEE for you all thanks to SmartBank's … [Read more...]
CLASS 3A QUARTERFINALS: Upperman Lady Bees oust upset-minded Greeneville, 64-49
BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — Kyla Jobe made a big-time declaration Thursday night in the press room, following Greeneville's 64-49 loss to Upperman in the Class 3A state quarterfinals. The junior guard let it be known that the Lady Greene … [Read more...]
2024 Class 2A Quarterfinals: Gatlinburg-Pittman Lady Highlanders handle Smith County, 54-46
BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — Maddy Newman proved to be quite the safety net for the Gatlinburg-Pittman girls' basketball team Thursday. With the Lady Highlanders' lead in a Class 2A state quarterfinal dwindling by the minute, Newman provided … [Read more...]
2024 DIVISION II-AA GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP: Knoxville Catholic repeats as state champion, 53-39, over rival Webb School of Knoxville
BY JESSE SMITHEY COOKEVILLE — Spending 9 of 32 minutes on the bench during Saturday's Division II-AA Girls Championship surely wasn't how Sydney Mains envisioned for her final high school game. Foul trouble for most of the contest against rival … [Read more...]
McMinn Central guard Karina Bystry not allowing hearing impairment to deter dreams of state titles, college basketball
BY JESSE SMITHEY Karina Bystry had every reason to decline the invite, each of the three times it was extended. And, perhaps, no one would have blamed her — if they knew her. But the McMinn Central combo guard doesn't succumb to fear all … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS presented by SmartBank — Eagleton vs. Oneida, Gatlinburg-Pittman vs. Pigeon Forge (District 2-2A Tournament)
ALCOA — IT'S PLAYOFF TIME, and we have the photos to prove it. See all our photos from Thursday's District 2-2A quarterfinal elimination games between Eagleton and Oneida, as well as Gatlinburg-Pittman and Pigeon Forge. Make sure you're logged … [Read more...]
DOUBLE FEATURE: Webb Boys win 66-65 on controversial ending; Knox Catholic girls hold off Webb 44-39
BY DAVE LINK It was a wild-and-wooly Friday night of basketball at Webb School of Knoxville. Catholic was in the house. That meant a standing-room-only crowd and lots of high-intensity action. Catholic’s girls rallied from an early … [Read more...]
Justin Nordin (22 points), Bearden Bulldogs knock off Maryville for much-needed District 4-4A win
BY DAVE LINK Not often is the Bearden boys’ basketball team at the bottom of the district standings, but that’s where it was before Friday night’s games. The Bulldogs got a much-needed victory, beating visiting Maryville 65-59 in their first … [Read more...]
Sevier County Lady Bearettes (20-2) close out Jefferson County in District 2-4A win with big second half
BY MIKE BLACKERBY SEVIERVILLE – The way Sevier County coach Jonathan Shultz figures it, somebody is always going to have the hot hand for his balanced Bearettes. Friday against Jefferson County, it was senior Aubree Laney. … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Loudon at Lenoir City basketball — Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024 (boys and girls games)
LOUDON— See all the pics we have from Thursday's girls and boys games from Loudon at Lenoir City. So, make sure you're logged into your 5Star Preps account to view all the photos. NEW to 5Star Preps? Use promo code LIVE50 at checkout and get 50 … [Read more...]