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Mr. Baseball Finalist
Patriots’ Brody Carr in consideration for prestigious honor

High-scoring guard Juke Harris commits to Tennessee after breakout season at Wake Forest
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – University of Tennessee head men's basketball coach Rick Barnes announced Monday the addition of Juke Harris.

Caldwell shares comments about portal, Lady Vol signees
After she and her staff got commitments from 14 players during the span of 22 days and completed their roster of 15 for the 2026-27 season, Tennessee women’s basketball head coach Kim Caldwell has shared her thoughts on each of the incoming members of next year’s team.
Baseball
Daniel Rodriguez fanned 10 Buccaneer batters while walking only one but the Chattanooga club was still able to prevail 6-2 at the district tournament in Knoxville. Cainan Crowe went 2-for-3 with a double for the Lions.
Karlyn Pickens drafted No. 1 in AUSL overall by Carolina Blaze
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee senior pitcher Karlyn Pickens was selected No. 1 overall by the Carolina Blaze in the 2026 AUSL College Draft on Monday night.
Vols continue to showcase power with 4 homers in win over Presbyterian
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee kept its perfect record in midweek games intact with an 8-1 victory over Presbyterian on Tuesday night at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
Strong defense helps Grainger down Cherokee, stay alive in district tournament
RUTLEDGE - What a difference a day can make.

Brayden Garrison places first in USGA qualifying round at TCC
Brayden Garrison represented his club well.

Jefferson County blanks Morristown East in district semifinal
Jefferson County made the most of its limited opportunities early, scoring three first-half goals to shut out Morristown East, 6-0.
Ellie Proffitt no-hits Carter in run-rule win to advance to district championship
KODAK — Elle Proffitt hurled a no-hitter and she and her teammates banged out 15 hits Tuesday night as top-seeded Cocke County clinched a region tournament berth by clouting Knox Carter, 10-0, in five innings.
