Dennis Barker Jr. is a journalist for the Standard Banner, focusing on local news in Jefferson County, Tennessee. With a passion for sports reporting, Dennis covers high school athletics, showcasing the achievements and stories of local athletes.
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By: Dennis Barker Jr.
SEVIERVILLE - It wasn’t the way the Jefferson County Lady Patriots hoped to start the postseason, but their fight late in the first round of the District 2-AAA Tournament is something they can lean on with their season now on the line. Postseason volleyball began on Monday for the Lady Patriots in a 3-1 loss to Sevier County. Following the […]
By: Dennis Barker Jr.
The Jesse Owens Classic has become a bustling hub for cross country programs throughout the southeast. Naturally, Jefferson County’s high school team took part to test its strength. With nearly 1,500 total competitors and 144 total programs on hand, JCHS made its mark with several personal best times, top finishes, and a new school record. “We had a great trip […]
By: Dennis Barker Jr.
DANDRIDGE - As the final seconds ticked down in Thursday night’s District 2-AAA Tournament Championship, the exuberance let out by the Jefferson County Lady Patriots was just as palpable as the sense of relief. Earning a 3-0 victory over Sevier County, the Lady Patriots put the final touches on an unprecedented fourth straight district tournament title and a perfect 20-0 […]
By: Dennis Barker Jr.
BLOUNTVILLE - The Jefferson County Patriots have faced enough adversity to last a whole season. Maybe even two. Only problem is they still have at least four games left in 2024. On Friday, despite a list of injuries and setbacks, the Patriots locked in their spot for the playoffs for a fourth consecutive season after defeating Region 1-6A foe West […]
By: Dennis Barker Jr.
DANDRIDGE - In each of the last two seasons, a Region 1-AAA semifinal meeting with Dobyns-Bennett has brought an end to the year for the Jefferson County Lady Patriots. Not this time, though. Jefferson County exuded the frustrations of the last two seasons on Tuesday night, winning 5-1 over the Lady Indians to secure a berth in the region championship […]
By: Dennis Barker Jr.
For the first time in program history, the Lakeway Christian volleyball team has advanced to the TSSAA Division II-A State Tournament’s quarterfinal round. Following a 3-0 victory over St. George’s Independent school in Tuesday’s opening round of the state tournament, Lakeway Christian is one of eight programs left vying for a coveted state title. In each of the last two […]
By: Dennis Barker Jr.
GRAY - With the regular season in the books, only two meets stand between the Jefferson County High School cross country team and their aspirations to compete in the state championships. Over the weekend, the program took its first run at the course that will decide its allotment at the TSSAA Class AAA Cross Country State Championship by competing in […]
By: Dennis Barker Jr.
MORRISTOWN - Really, it was just a matter of time before the Jefferson County cross country program took over the conference. After the JCHS boys had owned the Intermountain Athletic Conference for the last two seasons, the JCHS girls quietly made strides to join them at the top. On Tuesday, it finally happened. While the Patriots laid claim to their […]
DANDRIDGE - With the end of the regular season looming and the new beginning with the playoffs just on the horizon, the Jefferson County Patriots strictly handled business on Friday night. Hosting longtime rival Cocke County, JCHS didn’t get caught overlooking their struggling adversaries. Instead, the Patriots prevailed in all phases of the game to come out with a 49-6 […]
By: Dennis Barker Jr.
CHATTANOOGA - Last year, Lakeway Christian winning the Division II-A East Region Cross Country championship was mostly a surprise. This year, it was almost expected. On Tuesday, the LCA boys’ cross country team backed up its 2023 region title by claiming the crown again and securing a third straight berth for the TSSAA Division II-A Cross Country State Championships. The […]
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