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Seymour routs Carter 70-19 to earn berth in district championship game

BY BRIAN HAMILTON STRAWBERRY PLAINS – Seymour went about the semifinal round of the district tournament the same way it did in 2022, with a rout of Carter to advance to the championship game. The Lady Eagles got off to a hot start, offensively and defensively, en route to a 70-19 win, earning a rematch with Northview in the final, which it has won six straight against. Since the Lady Eagles had not played a game since last Friday, and will not play another until Monday, Seymour head coach Greg Hernandez said his goal was to make sure his team …

Carter-Anderson County

Anderson County sweeps Carter to end Lady Hornets’ season

BY BRIAN HAMILTON SEYMOUR – Carter saw its season end on Monday night at the hands of Anderson County. The Lady Hornets were swept in three sets, as the defending Region 2 champion Lady Mavericks looked strong and poised to make a return to the state championships in Murfreesboro next week. Anderson County went ahead 3-1 early in the first set, before jumping out to a 14-7 lead and forcing a Carter timeout. The Lady Mavericks would only allow four points the rest of the way, winning the first set 25-11. Carter played strong early in the second set, as …

Alcoa, Gatlinburg-Pittman Take First Two Spots in Week 8 Top 10

BY: DANIEL SPARKMAN Alcoa, Gatlinburg-Pittman have proven their worth continually defeating strong opponents, so this week they take the first two spots in our Week 8 Top 10. Gatlinburg-Pittman jumps Maryville after their 48-40 victory over Hampton. Alcoa and Maryville both had byes in Week 8, along with Sevier County and Pigeon Forge. Jefferson County defeated Hardin Valley 17-7 on Friday night. Carter evened out their record to 4-4 after their win at Morristown West by a score of 13-7. Grainger drops after their 20-7 loss to Northview Academy. Finally, Cosby drops their game at Oakdale 50-12. Here is our Week …

Carter Tops Morristown West On The Road

BY: CHRISTOPHER MALONEY Correspondent In Friday’s Morristown West home game against Carter, the Trojans weren’t able to find the end zone until the fourth quarter. The Hornets however scored a in the first and fourth quarters to pull out the 13-7 win over the Trojans. Morristown West were in prime position to score after a pass interference call gave the Trojans the ball at the Carter 8 with 2:03 left in the first quarter, but Carter intercepted the next Trojan pass in the end zone to kill the drive. The Hornets put that turnover to use by scoring with 42 …