Episode III of “What You Missed” is packed full of news – from decommitments to new job assignments to freeze chambers.
It’s all right here. Enjoy!
Lukas Cook, a rising junior and baseball star in Knoxville, announced on his Twitter account on Thursday that he is no longer committed to Mississippi State — the SEC program he committed to in December 2016.
Cook was a member of Hardin Valley’s baseball program but left it last season. His future destination has yet to be confirmed, although his Twitter account bio now reads “2020 GCA.” That likely means he will graduate in 2020 at Grace Christian Academy.
I am very thankful for the opportunity that the Mississippi State coaching staff has given me. But I would like to reopen my recruiting process.
— Lukas cook (@lukascook011) July 5, 2018
J.D. Overton, who resigned as Halls football coach in early April after six seasons at the helm, has his new destination.
HMS would like to welcome JD Overton to our admin team! Mr. Overton will be taking Mr. Bennett’s place as Mr. Bennett moves into the role of our Admin of Technology and Data.
— Halls Middle School (@HallsMiddle) July 2, 2018
Brian Edwards Jr., a rising freshman who plays AAU ball with B-Maze Elite, picked up his first Division I scholarship offer Thursday. He played for King’s Academy last season.
Blessed to say I have received my first D1 offer from south Alabama basketball #gojaguars 🔴🔵 pic.twitter.com/oEHUtVCblp
— Brian Edwards Jr (@BJ_Edwards5) July 5, 2018
Dashaun McKinney, a standout wideout/defensive back for Fulton, has chronicled his rehab journey from a torn ACL very well via social media. Whether it’s a workout or running routes, the senior shows us all each step on Twitter — and that includes his latest post on Friday from the Cryogenics chamber.
Recuperate🧞♂️‼️ #takeoffseason🚀💯 pic.twitter.com/TuhU3dmUBg
— Dashaun Mckinney (@famousmckinney) July 6, 2018
The Farragut High School boys’ lacrosse team will host an international opponent soon, per their post Friday afternoon. So if you’re not doing anything on July 19, make the trip to watch this bout.
On July 19th, 2018 the U19 German National team will be in Knoxville. Your Farragut Men’s Lacrosse Team will faceoff against the German National Team at 6:30 p.m. on July 19th at the FHS Lacrosse Complex! Everyone needs to be there if they are not busy!
— Farragut HS Lacrosse (@FarragutMLax) July 6, 2018
Dre Mathieu, a former Central High School basketball star, was drafted to compete again in the Worldwide Invitational and the Scorers First Showcase events out in Las Vegas this coming week. Mathieu went from Juco All-American to Minnesota, where he led Minnesota to the NIT title as a junior and graduated college in May 2015.
He played in the same two Vegas events in 2016 and ended up playing a season in the NBA G-League and overseas in Estonia. He was drafted 41st overall in the Worldwide Invitational, some 13 spots behind former Ole Miss shooting guard Marshall Henderson.
With the 41st pick in the @Worldwideinvite draft, @JohanRoijakkers from @easyCreditBBL‘s @BGGoettingen selected Deandre Mathieu from @Gophers. pic.twitter.com/OEZl1SQiLw
— WW Invitational (@WorldwideInvite) June 30, 2018
Tyler Lane, the Bearden High School golf coach and former tennis coach, has won two Greater Knoxville Amateur golf titles. Now, he’s after the East Tennessee amateur in Elizabethton. He entered today’s final round with a five-shot lead.
Lane leads after two rounds at East Tennessee Amateur; Poe paces Seniors division https://t.co/MCpYrWWvlC via @JCPress
— Tyler Lane (@TylerLaneBHS) July 8, 2018
Farragut golfer Chad Homan won the Tri-Star Junior Championship on Sunday with ease, taking his match 5 up. Here’s the winning putt.
A walk-in walk-off birdie on 15 for Homan. He is your 2018 Tri-Star Champion. Congrats, Chad! pic.twitter.com/SgT8dpQooR
— Knoxville Golf (@KnoxAreaGolf) July 8, 2018
Halls senior Shelby Liford, a Tennessee signee, won the girls Tri-Star Championship on Sunday.
Your 2018 Tri-Star Girls Champion – Miss @shelby_liford! Congratulations! pic.twitter.com/n4pEFihdmO
— Knoxville Golf (@KnoxAreaGolf) July 8, 2018