5starpreps.com

3 days ago | 5starpreps.com | Dave Link |Jesse Smithey

Eighth graders Parker DeFoe and John David Carroll of the Berean Eagles fishing team had some confidence going into the Tennessee Bass Nation’s Bass Pro Shops tournament on April 12 at Norris Lake. And it wasn’t because they got tips from DeFoe’s dad, Ott DeFoe, one of the top bass fishermen in the world. Parker DeFoe had practiced on Norris the weekend before the event with their boat captain Jason Nichols, a longtime friend and mentor to Ott DeFoe.

1 week ago | 5starpreps.com | Dave Link

ALCOA – If the Alcoa softball team reaches the Class 2A state tournament in May, it should be well prepared. The Lady Tornadoes continued their challenging non-district schedule Wednesday afternoon by beating visiting Gibbs 5-4. Senior right-hander Gabby Burkhart and junior right-hander Makenna McCarter combined on a six-hitter for Alcoa (23-6), the Class 2A state champion in 2022. Gibbs (23-3) won the Class 3A state championship last year. “We like playing these big games,” McCarter said.

1 week ago | 5starpreps.com | Jesse Smithey

Print Tennessee Sports Writers Association.

1 week ago | 5starpreps.com | Dave Link

Charlie Loftin wore Bearden’s “Dawg of the Game” chain with pride Monday night.

1 week ago | 5starpreps.com | Mike Blackerby

The beat just goes on and on at quarterback for Anderson County. Dating back to 2009-10 when Tanner Williams broke several state records with the offensive-minded Mavericks, Anderson County has churned out top-tier quarterbacks under coach Davey Gillum. “We’re a quarterback-centric offense,” said Gillum. “We try and maximize the quarterback position. “There’s no position in sports that can change the dynamics more than quarterback.”