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🚨 BIG NEWS: This Bronx kid is heading to Knoxville, TN to cover high school sports for
@knoxnews
!
Stoked to have my 1st full-time job and can't thank
@ByChrisThomas
and
@j_christo
enough for the opportunity.
I'm excited to get to work!
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.
@westrebelsfb
calling out the
@BeardenFB
for "recruiting" their players to come to their school.
This should be fun
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Steven Soles (
@6kSteven
) already making MONSTER HITS even before
@PowellHighFB
regular season
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.
@boo_Carter6
has 3TDs and now an interception tonight against Maryville.
@BradleyBearsFB
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Fans have noticed Francisco Lindor's resurgence in his 2nd season w/the Mets.
What many don't know is how the $341 million shortstop devours film constantly w/no around.
More details from my time at Citi Field.
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.
@laniemichellee
caught up with Farragut football (
@FarragutFB
) coach Eddie Courtney and asked for his stance on HS football players transferring
Strong words from the nearly 30 year head coach of the Admirals at the Knoxville Football Officials Association Media Day
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The No. 2 ranked woman chess player in the U.S. is an 18-year-old whose optimism helps her in and out of the game.
I spoke with
@CarissaChess
ahead of her play at the U.S. Junior Championship at the
@STLChessClub
where she is the only woman in the field
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Today's officially my first day at
@usatodaysports
and I'm super excited and prepared to get this internship started!
I do have to credit
@SJI_Update
for preparing me during the hybrid boot camp in Arizona.
Met some amazing people and learned a ton. Now it's time to work!
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Lady Vols softball has officially made history after beating Kentucky 8-3
SEC regular season champions in back to back years.
Let the celebration commence
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.
@BeardenFB
coach Josh Jones’ (
@bhscoachjones
) opinion on HS football transferring situation in Tennessee
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Kobe year!
Super lucky to be happy and healthy at 24.
Way too many people to thank for helping me become who I am today.
Thanks everybody who wished me a Happy B-day yesterday!
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Knox News Debut ✅
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Glad to be covering my first MLB game out here at Chase Field in AZ.
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Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel gets on the mic during a timeout to introduce the 2023 football class
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.
@MarshaunBowers
after
@westrebelsfb
38-31 win over
@FarragutFB
18 rushes for 141 yards and 1 TD
2 catches for 45yds and 1 TD
95yd kick return TD
1 interception
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🚨 NASTY WINDMILL SLAM FROM SHANE CHERRY TO CAP OFF THE PLAYOFF WIN
.
@Shane1cherry
leads Austin-East
@RoadrunnerBBall
to a 71-57 win over South Greene
The junior finishes with 38 points
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Wow! Super happy to share that I will be a part of the
@SJI_Update
30th class and will be interning this summer at
@usatodaysports
!
I am beyond thankful for this opportunity and for everyone who has helped me get to this point. Can't wait to continue putting in work!
🚨BREAKING: SJI welcomes its 30th class!
This class stands on the shoulders of 3 decades of women + minority journalists who found opportunities in newsrooms nationwide.
Welcome to the legacy!🎉
Meet the class of 2022:
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Vote for Girls Athlete of the Week for Jan 15-21
@natalyahodge2
of
@BHSLadyBulldogs
@RheaShylee
of
@CosbyGirlsBBall
@MaddyNewman32
of
@gphs_wbb
@carswaney11
of
@HeritageLMntnrs
@KillaKam37857
of
@LakewayLionsWBB
Zeyana Stewart of
@ORLadyWildcats
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"Without that conversation, I probably would’ve given up. I know I would’ve given up because life was hard."
Why former Lady Vol Gwen Jackson continues to coach Austin-East girls basketball after she couldn't walk for 2 years.
One reason is Pat Summitt
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.
@KnoxCatholic
did it again.
@knox_bball
are 2-time defending state champions after beating rival Knoxville Webb 53-39.
At the heart of the storybook ending, is a family's love.
Championship Story ⬇️
@MainsSydney
@MisseyMains
@MainsTravis
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Gatlinburg-Pittman's
@WhittmanWhaley
signed to play football at Wake Forest on Wed.
He fulfilled a dream 4 days after his dad's passing.
"I know he's watching over me but just happy I get to sign and he gets to watch"
@themtnthicket
@CoachWaggonerGT
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Tennessee Vols Football players getting some valuable CPR training from
@EastTNChildrens
representative while at the Huddle for Hearts event partnered with the
@PeytonWalkerOrg
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The No. 1 player in Tennessee
@kalebbeasley
grabs his second interception of the night.
The Tennessee football commit also has a receiving TD and a TD after a blocked FG
@LAmustangFB
33
Knoxville Catholic 10
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Jordan year! I'm blessed to see 23 and thankful to everyone who love and support me. Thanks for the B-day wishes everyone and shout out
@jerem11ah
for 📸
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Sheesh didn't peep this was recorded lol!
Wow. As you see I'm pleasantly surprised by the award. But even more, so I'm honored and grateful.
Just as true is that I wouldn't be able to do half of what I've done without the support of countless people. Thank you!
.
@TJ3rd_
has been named our Outstanding Achievement Award winner for the graduating class of 2022. Congratulations!
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Brooks Wright is more than a gifted baseball player from Knoxville.
The Bearden star is one of the most mature 18-year-olds you'll meet.
Why the Tennessee baseball signee committed as an 8th grader, holds his own camps and journals every at-bat ⬇️
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Vote for the
@prepxtra
Girls Athlete of the Week for Feb. 12-18
@HaworthKarli
of
@alcoagirlsbball
Carley Kitts of
@CCHSLadiesBball
@KeiraLeffew
of
@CAK_GBball
@RheaShylee
of
@CosbyGirlsBBall
@lauren10bailey
of
@GHSLadyDevilsBB
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All right. I think it's time to drop some of these grad photos.
If you want to check out the rest and see the full caption go check it out on IG
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.
@CodyPagach
and
@BrandonWinton1
finally connect to start this 3Q.
Big time pass and big time catch to give new life to team
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Tennessee softball won back-to-back SEC regular season championships for the first time in program history.
At the heart of the 8-3 clinching win over Kentucky was a dagger that was fittingly delivered by Kiki Milloy.
"She’s getting her stroke back."
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🚨 FARRAGUT BASEBALL COMPLETED THE 3-PEAT 🚨
@AdmiralGameday
bested Nolensville 3-1 for the 3rd straight Class 4A State Championship
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Spoke to freshman QB
@WillJones_5
after
@MHSRebelsFB
24-21 win over Alcoa.
We discussed the outcome, his first go-around in this rivalry, and more
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Spoke to
@ACMav4Life
Nick Moog (
@mavnwm18
) after the 28-14 win over Clinton where he scored 4 TDs.
Spoke about the win, his return from his 2nd ACL injury and his favorite part of being a Maverick
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Debut story for
@usatodaysports
published today✅
1st golf story ever✅
Published 2nd story (another golf one) this morning✅
Pumped as a writer✅
1st story was on the top golfers teeing off Thursday in the Saudi-funded LIV Golf Invitational Series
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"Whenever I hear, ‘Hey, you did great,' it’s usually based on (basketball) ... I learned I’m not just a basketball player. I’m a person outside of that."
@MainsSydney
of
@knox_bball
realized she is more than a top b-ball player while rehabbing knee injury
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Brandon Winton Jr. (
@BrandonWinton1
) is back in Knoxville where he will play for
@alcoafootball
and recently committed to the University of South Florida.
Here's how the JR's time at IMG Academy, 10 hours from home, affected his Alcoa and USF decisions
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For National Signing Day, I'm here at West High School to watch 8
@westrebelsfb
players sign to their respective schools
@BraydenLatham2
@caydenlatham201
@JQurrius
@RJBrooks421
@MariiMoneybagg
@Thereal_jmills1
Quadarrius Hayes
Jones Connor
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Here at Knoxville Catholic for National Signing Day.
6 football players signing their NLI today
@c_crook55
Boston College
@BraylonHarmon
Tennessee
@EliLindsey59
Union College
@haydenoliver865
Maryville College
@connorruth1_
Tennessee State
@AntoriHamilton
Austin Peay
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Vote for the Knoxville area’s top running back entering the TSSAA 2024 season
@PriceDavis01
@MHSRebelsFB
@TeganAvera
@SmokyBearFball
@Taehamilton34
@Jacket5193
@Adotfrm865
@FultonFootball
@kline1k12
@wbgovsfb
@CarsonQuillen
@GreeneDevilsFB
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Spoke to
@PowellHighFB
@13ConnorWheeler
after his team’s 45-27 win over
@CHSDragonsFB
.
The junior RB had 200+ rushing yards and 3 TDs in the win.
He also had to give a special shoutout at the end
Story:
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The man of the hour is tight end Eli Owens (
@Eli_Owens19
) who had the final TD score and game-ending sack to seal
@alcoafootball
17-13 win over Bearden
6 catches
62 receiving yards
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.
@Halls_Baseball
coach Doug Polston's impact at Halls extends beyond his 3 losing seasons in 35 years.
Find out why he's this year's recipient of
@knoxnews
Lifetime Achievement Award
@BerryHalls87
: "You couldn’t have picked a better person."
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Farragut baseball promotes assistant coach Garrett Copeland to head coach. He replaces 7 state champion Matt Buckner who May 25.
More details on the hiring ⬇️
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Gatlinburg-Pittman
@CoachWaggonerGT
speaks about
@WhittmanWhaley
before he officially signs to Wake Forest football
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.
@JahvinCarter
with the powerful eighty slam right before halftime for his
@AlcoaHoops
squad
Halftime Score
Alcoa 32
Gatlinburg-Pittman 21
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.
@AE_Athletics
Shane Cherry (
@Shane1cherry
) may be the most mesmerizing football player in Knoxville.
And the hoops star is only in his 1st year playing football for
@AE_Roadrunners
.
"God smiled when he made that young man. He's a heck of an athlete."
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Spoke to West football (
@westrebelsfb
) LB Ryan Scott (
@Ryan_Scott15
) who caught the sealing interception that ended the game
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The boys basketball season is coming up.
Here are the 30 players in the Knoxville area you got to know
@AlcoaHoops
@AE_Athletics
@BeardenHoops
@FultonBBall
@gp_boyshoops
@GibbsAthletics
@GBCherokees
@HallsBasketball
@HarrimanHoops
@Mountaineers_BB
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7 days after winning a basketball state championship, Alcoa's (
@alcoafootball
) 3 ⭐️WR Brandon Winton Jr. (
@BrandonWinton1
) commits to the University of South Florida.
USF's new coach Alex Golesh was Tennessee's offensive coordinator for the past 2 years
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Well folks ...
@Tyler0Lee
might already have the the dunk of the year in Knoxville.
Ridiculous one hand poster and he hangs on the rim for extra style
Also nice dime by
@FultonBBall
teammate
@kimber_denaj
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Meet the Knox News Elite 8, our collection of the Knoxville area's top college football prospects for the Class of 2025.
@alcoafootball
@Eli_Owens19
@JeffCountyFB
@nica48188
@BeardenFB
@ethancouver
@SmokyBearFball
@Ottovanrensburg
@ACMav4Life
@eli_dorton
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Spoke to West football's (
@westrebelsfb
) Hunter Dance (
@hunter_dance
) after his first career HS quarterback start.
He threw the game-winning touchdown to beat Bearden 14-10
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Spoke to
@cj44smith
after
@westrebelsfb
38-3 win over Walker Valley.
Discussed his 3-sack game, how it feels to be back in the state championship and how the one loss to Alcoa was a wake-up call for the 13-1 Rebels
#tnpreps
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.
@JahvinCarter
, a Penn State signee, is a heck of a basketball player for Alcoa.
He's also a loyal one.
Why the Knox News Boys Basketball Player of the Year stayed home to bring a 2nd straight state title when prep schools came knocking ⬇️
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The GAME WINNING BUCKET that gave
@AlcoaHoops
it's 1 point victory
Jahvin Carter (
@JahvinCarter
) went the length of the court and finished the off-hand lay up
Alcoa 59
Douglas 58
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Greeneville softball star Kyla Jobe is staying home, committing to Tennessee softball.
The future Lady Vol has a .615 batting average so far this season ⬇️
@KylaJobe1
@LadyDevilsSB
@jobe_beck20
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Watching Hustle on Netflix and last thing I expect is for Kenny Smith's character to say my school Cardinal Hayes!
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Kyla Jobe's twitchiness on the softball field is clear as a former 5-sport athlete.
The Tennessee softball commit also knows the importance of the mental side of competition as the daughter of a psychology professor.
"Tennessee’s got a good one." ⬇️
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The
@westrebelsfb
have a top linebacker in the area heading into its state quarterfinals game vs. Powell.
Find out how
@Ryan_Scott15
gained 40lbs since his start in HS and the impact devouring game film has had on his play
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.
@kchs_baseball
made history with it's first state championship in program history.
Their 🏆 is tied to the intentional walk that came before the walk-off RBI by
@Ian_hubb3
@KnoxCatholic
@calebmoore16
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Spoke to
@Ryan_Scott15
after
@westrebelsfb
31-5 win over Powell to advance to the Class 5A semifinals.
We discussed the statement win, the improvement of this team and teammates like
@MarshaunBowers
and
@Syxxdafer
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Vote for the
@prepxtra
Boys Athlete of the Week for Feb. 12-18
@JahvinCarter
of
@AlcoaHoops
@ZeusSanders
of
@AE_Athletics
@WadeWhaley1
of
@gp_boyshoops
@deelindsey_0
of
@catholic_hoops
@Richard_Bell45
of
@NvaCougarsbball
@capshaw_jayden
of
@RedskinsLhs
0
6
14
.
@Ryan_Scott15
interception deals the win for
@westrebelsfb
comeback win
14-10 West over Bearden
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Watching some HS girls 🏀. Not TN but in NYC.
Watched the No. 1 point guard in the nation
@HannahHidalgo
of
@pvigirlsVBBall
GO OFF
27 POINTS
11 STEALS
Lightning quick guard with a scoring mentality. She also has a smooth 3-point shot
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Knoxville Catholic football star Braylor Harmon (
@BraylonHarmon
) is staying home, committing to Tennessee football.
Find out why arguably the most lethal kick returner in the state is going to be a Vol ⬇️
@KCIrishFootball
@KnoxCatholic
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.
@michaeldelph19
closes and Farragut advances to the Class 4A state championship
Final score
@AdmiralGameday
13
@_BeechBaseball
10
Farragut will have a chance to capture a 3rd straight state championship tomorrow vs Nolensville
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.
@MainsSydney
legend starts on the basketball court. She led
@knox_bball
to its first and second-ever state championship.
How the FAU signee became Knox News’ Girls Basketball Player of the Year ⬇️
@MainsTravis
@CarolineKruege6
@MisseyMains
@KnoxCatholic
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Bearden (
@BeardenFB
) has a chance to do something it hasn't done since 2007: win the region championship.
Here's how Bulldogs (7-2) got the Bulldogs and why their expectations are high.
"I feel like you have to you have to give us our respect.”
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Chaston Smith (
@chastonsmith_4
) didn't know he would have one of the best phone calls after school today.
The
@BeardenFB
sophomore learned from Tennessee football that he officially was offered
"The home state just hit different."
More on Vols offer ⬇️
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A familiar face is back at
@KCIrishFootball
: Steve Matthews.
Instead of as the head coach, he is the offensive coordinator.
Catholic president Dickie Sompayrac: “I think there's certainly a redemptive quality to bringing Steve back."
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Here's the top performances so far in Knoxville area HS 🏀
@JahvinCarter
of
@AlcoaHoops
had 62 POINTS
@aves_865
of
@BHSLadyBulldogs
had 18pts, 12rebs
@CadeDog20
of
@WBHSHoops
had 34pts
@madelyn_ladd
of
@webb_girlsbball
had 22pts, 6rebs, 3stls
AND MORE
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The Hood Hope. Captain Jack.
Those are the nicknames Ian Jackson (
@22_captainjack
) of
@CardinalHayes
&
@wizkidsaau
go by.
He can also be called the best prospect from NYC in the last 20 years. My
@usatodaysports
feature on this top 3 player in 2024
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Didn't have the time to post earlier but here's the kickoff return that set up the 40 yd FG.
Volume up to hear a Bearden person say, "Why would they kick it to him" referring to
@alcoafootball
@eli_graf
who took off
@2HYPEsports
@alcoasports
@alcoastudentsec
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Fulton boys basketball captured its 4th state 🏆 after beating Haywood 82-52.
Denaj Kimber (
@kimber_denaj
) never doubted that he and middle school teammates Tyler Lee (
@TylerKrazy
) and Taj Kimber (
@TKimberr
) would bring a gold ball to
@FultonBBall
⬇️
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.
@BeaufortTory
with the TD catch for
@BeardenFB
, keeping his toes in bounds. Pass made by
@Drew_Parrott2
Bearden leads 7-0 against Gibbs
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.
@ACMavsBBALL
beat Clinton (
@DragonAthletic1
) on a buzzer beater from Hayden Craig to win 62-61 in the District 4-3A championship.
If you pause video when it is 0.0, looks like the ball is still in hand. However, no replay can be used to reverse initial call
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I'm out here at in Alcoa for a game between a couple undefeated squads. Knoxville West vs Alcoa should be a fun one
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Check out my latest article in
@QUChronicle
! It's on 2 Quinnipiac graduates who are thriving as women in sports media. Thank you
@NaomiGreyTV
and
@RobynNBrown_
for the interview and
@mollyyanity
for your perspective as a professor
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Don't really have to much to say except for wow! 21 years old. Really appreciate all the B-Day wishes I've received already. Also, shout out to all my family and friends for the love and support you've given me.
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Alcoa took home back-to-back state championships for the 1st time ever and the HS playing career of
@JahvinCarter
is done.
Find out what the Penn State signee, Mr. Basketball winner and program's all-time leading scorer has meant to the city of Alcoa ⬇️
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If you somehow missed it, Farragut baseball captured a 3rd straight state championship beating Nolensville 3-1.
How arguably the best team ever assembled in the state is as close as they are talented.
"The bond we���ve created is unlike anything else."
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Tennessee Mr. and Miss basketball finalists are out. The Knoxville area is well-represented. Story is below
Miss Basketball finalists
Class 4A
@BHSLadyBulldogs
@natalyahodge2
Class 2A
@MaddyNewman32
@gphs_wbb
Division II-AA
@MainsSydney
@knox_bball
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No. 4 Tennessee softball took care of businesses to win its series against No. 7 LSU.
Find out how the Lady Vols bounced back from their 2nd shutout loss of the season yesterday and how Kiki Milloy is impacting the team since returning from injury ⬇️
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Spoke to new Fulton football coach Justin Long during the KFOA media day for players and coaches in the Knoxville area.
We discussed his return as coach of his alma mater, expectations, and more ⬇️
@FultonFootball
@CoachJustinLong
@DerrickSmith_1
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WEST FOOTBALL (
@westrebelsfb
) TOOK DOWN BEARDEN TO OPEN THE SEASON.
Game-winning TD by
@hunter_dance
to
@Syxxdafer
.
@Ryan_Scott15
with the sealing interception.
Final Score
West 14
Bearden 10
0
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25
.
@boo_Carter6
goes 90+ yards for the kick return TD.
1:31 left in 2nd QT
@BradleyBearsFB
21
@MHSRebelsFB
14
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At
@KCIrishFootball
first padded practice and see
@JaydenNeal08
connecting with
@Tyreekking15
on the short pass
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.
@FultonBBall
Tyler Lee, one of the top boys basketball players in Knoxville area, commits to Alabama Huntsville.
Senior averaged 14 points and eight rebounds on 51% field-goal shooting and 38% 3-point shooting last year for the Class 3A champions
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.
@CodyPagach
extenda the play running out the pocket by design and holds until he has
@Eli_Owens19
for TD catch. After extra point
@alcoafootball
17
@BeardenFB
13
1:30 left in game
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.
@chastonsmith_4
with some early plays at DB, showing why has Tennessee football offer as a sophomore
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"(If you) understand that football is a game, it becomes less stressful."
Not many have more fun than Eli Owens on the football field.
How Alcoa football's Michigan commit is a pure competitor and learned the fine line between enthusiasm and arrogance ⬇️
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Knoxville area football players poised for a breakout ⬇️
@PriceDavis01
@MHSRebelsFB
@KolbyBarrett4
@alcoafootball
@israelsmall_4
@ACMav4Life
@Brody85Smith
@BeardenFB
@WillKelley_04
@CAKAthletics
@Tyreekking15
@KCIrishFootball
@CuppMaddox
@SouthDoyleKeeFB
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