Monger signs basketball scholarship with Johnson University

BY BRIAN HAMILTON SEYMOUR – McKenna Monger signed her letter of intent to play basketball at nearby Johnson University on Friday afternoon in the TKA gymnasium. Johnson University head coach Caylee Braziel stated that she discovered McKenna approximately three years ago, and on Friday afternoon, the Lady Royals made the hometown girl one of the family. “I’ve actually been following McKenna since she was a sophomore,” Braziel said. “We got in touch, and we saw her play and loved her presence down low.” While some young college students might want to branch out and explore, Johnson University and Braziel received …

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Knoxville Christian size too much for TKA in 76-57 loss

BY BRIAN HAMILTON SEYMOUR – The King’s Academy faced the daunting task of having to go up against Knoxville Christian, who might just have more size than Maryville College. The Knights boasted 6-11 Kosi Mgbejiofor, 6-8 Ogbonna Agbo and 6-7 Paul Stegman. “We wanted to try and attack those guys and I think we did a pretty good job of that,” TKA head coach Sean Jones said. “I thought it was really smart of them to put the big at the top of the zone and I don’t think we attacked that hard enough at times. I wanted to spread …

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Lady Lions route Knoxville Christian behind 26 from Tucker

BY BRIAN HAMILTON SEYMOUR – The Lady Lions welcomed Knoxville Christian to their home court on Friday night — a night that many local games were postponed due to the threat of winter weather — and the Lady Knights probably wished this contest was postponed, as TKA jumped out to a 29-7 first quarter lead, en route to an 87-18 win. Junior Juleigh Anne Tucker paced the Lady Lions in the first quarter with 19 points, finishing with a game-high 26. “She’s one of the ones that we try to go to early and get going early,” TKA head coach …

TKA wins shootout over Grace Franklin 55-36

BY BRIAN HAMILTON SEYMOUR – The King’s Academy survived a shootout with Grace Franklin on Friday night, winning 55-36 after seeing its lead trimmed to five points in the fourth quarter. “Our defense has been the backbone of this team all season,” TKA head coach Jonathan Sellers said after the game. “Grace scored a couple more points than we’re used to giving up usually, but those guys are going to get it fixed and they’re going to be ready to go next week.” TKA drew first blood on the first offensive possession when Elijah Williams-Smith found Marshaun Bowers for a …

TKA picks up big region win over Lakeway Christian 42-27

BY BRIAN HAMILTON WHITE PINE – TKA responded to a 35-20 loss to Middle Tennessee Christian that dashed the Lions’ region championship hopes with a solid 42-27 region win over Lakeway Christian Friday night. The King’s Academy jumped out to a quick 28-6 first quarter lead over Lakeside Christian behind four touchdowns by senior running back Nakelin McAfee. Leading 14-0, the Lions were able to recover a fumble on a strip sack, giving the offense a short field, which led to a McAfee touchdown to make the score 21-0. Lakeway Christian was finally able to get on the scoreboard when …