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Dennis Barker Jr.'s coverage focuses primarily on local sports events, particularly high school sports in Tennessee's Jefferson County. His articles often cover game results and highlights of local athletes' achievements, victories, defeats, and college commitments.
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By: Dennis Barker Jr.
WHITE PINE - With history on the line, the Lakeway Christian Lions weren’t going to toy with their prey. After fighting back from a game-one loss in the best-of-three series, LCA flat out unloaded on Evangelical Christian School early on as it locked in its spot for Murfreesboro in dominating fashion. The Lions took a 12-1 victory over the Eagles […]
By: Dennis Barker Jr.
NASHVILLE - It’s undeniable that Kayla Underwood is a world-class track & field athlete with the talent and abilities she possesses, but the junior star at Lakeway Christian recently put her perseverance on display. Despite not posting a finish in the first competition, making her the only athlete to start the day with zero points, Underwood battled her way back […]
By: Dennis Barker Jr.
KNOXVILLE - The future for track & field in Jefferson County appears extremely bright. Three schools represented the county in Monday’s TSSAA Middle School Track & Field State Championships, and all three returned home with state champions and a slew of state medals for their efforts throughout the day. Maury, Jefferson, and Rush Strong were the three programs on display […]
KNOXVILLE - Since winning a state title for the first time in program history just two years ago, the Lakeway Christian track & field program has continued chasing a repeat and has been right on the cusp. On Wednesday, it was LCA’s turn to try again, as the TSSAA Track & Field State Championships hosted Division II programs from across […]
By: Dennis Barker Jr.
MURFREESBORO - From humble beginnings to becoming a premier program in the state, the Lakeway Christian Lions’ rise has been one to marvel at in the last six years. On Thursday, one of the quickest journeys to prominence was made complete. The Lions staked their claim as the best team in the state and backed it up by securing the […]
By: Dennis Barker Jr.
KNOXVILLE - There was a lot to celebrate within the Jefferson County High School track & field program on Thursday. Wrapping up the 2026 campaign at the TSSAA Division I-AAA Track & Field State Championships, JCHS returned from the end-of-year showcase with five state medals and two new school records. Last year’s state championship meet was an underwhelming venture for […]
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Jefferson County native Bob Jenkins had to have been glowing to close out the month of May. The NASCAR team owner of Front Row Motorsports, which competes in two of NASCAR’s top three series, enjoyed a stellar weekend in his home state, as one of his rides in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series picked up a victory for a second […]
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There are, at a minimum, two traits every cheerleader must possess. They must have a passion for their institutions and be great representatives in the public eye. Jefferson County High School cheerleading and volleyball alum Hannah Haston emphatically checks both boxes. While Haston spent many Friday nights in the fall cheering on the Patriots from the sidelines, while also winning […]
By: Dennis Barker Jr.
The Jefferson County tennis team faced tremendous battles throughout the year in ways that didn’t involve putting a racket on a ball. Still, the program’s resilience shone through, leading to numerous postseason laurels to finish out a year that still featured high notes before its conclusion. All four Patriots and Lady Patriots that advanced to the regional round of the […]
The shot clock is officially coming to high school basketball in the state of Tennessee. On Tuesday, the TSSAA Board of Control approved a four-year phased implementation of a 35-second shot clock for high school basketball by an 8-4 vote. Full incorporation of the shot clock is expected to be in place by the 2029-30 season for every member school. […]
