Pigeon Forge

Pigeon Forge wins district crown with 10-3 win over Union County

BY BRIAN HAMILTON PIGEON FORGE – The Tigers got out to a quick start during the Class 2A District 2 championship on Wednesday evening, as a home run by Riley Franklin propelled Pigeon Forge to an early 6-0 lead. Pigeon Forge almost ended the game in five innings, leading 9-0 after five, but Union County was able to extend the game through the seventh inning. The Tigers would prevail, however, winning 10-3 to give Pigeon Forge its 16th district championship and a berth in the regional playoffs. “We’re in that Monday game,” Pigeon Forge coach Mike Guinn said of advancing …

Seymour-Carter

Carter scores three runs in bottom of 6th to defeat Seymour and advance to district championship

BY BRIAN HAMILTON STRAWBERRY PLAINS – Tuesday’s game between Carter and Seymour was a game of runs. The Hornets jumped out to an early 3-0 lead in the second inning and then remained scoreless for the next three innings, while Seymour battled back to tie the game at 3-3 in the top of the sixth. Brennan Chamberlain stepped to the plate in the bottom of the sixth and hit a solo home run that helped propel Carter to a 6-3 win. “It was what you expect out of two good teams,” Carter coach Chris Armstrong said. “We came out and …

Dylan Loy

Pigeon Forge uses 14-run inning to advance to district championship in Guinn’s 500th win

BY BRIAN HAMILTON PIGEON FORGE – Mike Guinn picked up his 500th win as a head coach on Monday evening, as Pigeon Forge used a 14-run third inning to build an 18-1 lead over Alcoa in the second round of the Class 2A District 2 tournament. The Tornadoes would battle back, scoring four runs in the top of the 5th, but the Tigers would prevail 18-5, cutting the game short due to the 10-run rule. Guinn began his career at Anderson County but has picked up the majority of the 500 at Pigeon Forge, where he won a state championship …

Tyson McFall

Pigeon Forge escapes late 7th inning rally to defeat Sevier County 5-3

BY BRIAN HAMILTON PIGEON FORGE – Sevier County scored three runs in the top of the 7th inning to turn a 5-0 shutout into a 5-3 thriller, as a fatigued Dylan Loy gave up his first runs of the game. Third baseman Trevan Myers moved to the mound for relief and made the last out, striking Mason Ellis out swinging for a 5-3 win on Thursday night. “You know going into it, with Loy, that you’re not going to have that many opportunities,” Sevier County coach Casey Taylor said. “Good arms give you fewer chances to produce and score, so …

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 …