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Barbee walk off highlights Lady Rebel region rally

Maryville kept plugging away after a fast start by Halls, the Lady Rebels bats came alive in the final two innings and besides pitching a complete game on the mound Allison Barbee also hit a walk-off home run to give Maryville a 7-6 win over Halls in the Region 2-AAA softball semifinal Tuesday night.Read more...

Gibbs takes regional rematch over Alcoa

With tears and hugs on one side and a celebrating Gibbs sideline on the other, there wasn’t much doubt of who was advancing and who was seeing their season end Tuesday night in the Region 2-A/AA soccer semifinal. The Eagles left little doubt on the scoreboard this time, taking a 4-0 win in a rematch of last seasons semifinal that went to penalty kicks in a fourth overtime back then. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!

Hardin Valley start puts end to Maryville season

Maryville’s soccer season came to a close in a Region 2-AAA semifinal contest against Hardin Valley Academy on Tuesday night after two early goals by the Hawks and some stubbornly persistent bad luck in the second half resulted in a 2-0 loss. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!

Maryville Middle state golf runner up

The Maryville Middle School boy’s golf team finished second at Monday’s East Tennessee Middle School Golf Association State Tournament at Lambert Acres. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!

Payton Robinette wins Region 2-AAA tennis title

Maryville sophomore Payton Robinette punched her ticket to the TSSAA girls state tennis tournament Tuesday with a 6-1, 6-1 win over Sarah Abbott in Region 2-AAA singles finals. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!

Pigeon Forge ends Alcoa’s season

Alcoa’s start was promising and Pigeon Forge pitcher Wil Crowe’s start shaky. But fortunes change. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!

Region play resumes

Regional tournament semifinals largely took a rain-delay Monday, making a loaded calendar for the crucial round tonight as softball and soccer both get under way for local teams, weather permitting. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!

Lady Vols open NCAA tourney on Friday

Tennessee was among nine Southeastern Conference teams announced late Sunday as having a spot in the NCAA softball tournament. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!

Tornadoes place seven on all-district team

The Alcoa soccer team had seven players named to the All-District 4-AAA team Monday. Austin Stone, a Memphis signee earned first team Striker/Mid-Fielder and the District MVP award. King College commitment Tyler Reed was first team keeper. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!

Wortham breaks UT record at SECs

Ellen Wortham broke a 28-year-old Tennessee record as a repeat winner in the 400-meter hurdles Sunday on the final day of the 2012 SEC Outdoor Track & Field Championships at LSU’s Bernie Moore Stadium. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!

Hitch aces at Pine Lakes

Jimmy Hitch recorded a hole-in-one Sunday on Pine Lakes’ 212-yard No. 15 hole. Hitch used a 5-wood on the shot witnessed by Thomas Vaughn, Mark McGill and David McGill. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!

Rader wins gold on UT’s second varsity 8

UT’s 2V8+ won gold as part of the Lady Vols Conference USA championship Saturday. The crew, including Maryville’s Liza Rader, crossed the finish line in 6 minutes 52.40 seconds. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!

Ex-UT track star goes to work for On

On, the innovative new running shoe company built on patented Swiss technology, has named running industry veteran and former University of Tennessee track star Ted Goodlake to the position of National Director of Sales, North America. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!

Matt Davis prepares for career in coaching

Maryville College junior Matt Davis is a third-generation student of the venerable institution and intends to follow a path similar to that of his grandfather, beloved and respected football and wrestling coach John A. “J.D.” Davis. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!

Durand, Taylor resign WB coaching duties

William Blount will be looking for two more new head coaches. Subscribe to our e-edition to read more. Only $1/mo. for print subscribers!

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A real shot for a daddy and daughter adventure

By Tom Wiest | (wiest.tom@gmail.com)

Troutfest, squirrels and take your daughter to the range day grace Tom Wiest’s outdoors column this week. Subscribe to read more.

Keep learning some new tricks

By Joe Black | (joeblackdpt@gmail.com)

Joe Black is proof positive that old dogs can learn new tricks. Subscribe to read more.

Keep your eyes on the road

Keeping your eyes on the road may be good ahead may be good advice wether you’re driving a NASCAR, coaching basketball or just driving around Maryville on Saturday. Subscribe to read more.

Trying to harvest girlfriend out of season provides valuable lesson

By Tom Wiest | (wiest.tom@gmail.com)

Many of you may have heard on the news recently about the careless hunter that shot his girlfriend, apparently mistaking her for a wild hog. The media talk shows and comedians have made plenty of hay with those facts alone. Permit me another anecdote and then, a teachable moment. Subscribe to read more.

Glimpses with open eyes brings problem home

By Joe Black | (joeblackdpt@gmail.com)

I was in Washington, D.C. recently and, as is my habit, was up early and in the exercise room. This 2nd floor room was quite spacious with a huge bank of windows overlooking the downtown street below. Subscribe to read more.

The last hurrah of the great days

By Marcus Fitzsimmons | (marcusf@thedailytimes.com)

There was a touch of finality Sunday as the Great South Athletic Conference softball tournament drew to a close. Subscribe to read more.

Henry puts on royal performance in GSAC

By Marcus Fitzsimmons | (marcusf@thedailytimes.com)

Maryville College freshman Brittany Henry turned in one of the gutsiest postseason pitching performances and while not one for the history books of centuries, going three complete games for three complete wins and giving her Scots a shot at today’s conference title was without doubt one of the best days a pitcher had had in the short span of GSAC history. Subscribe to read more.

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A Walk in the Smokies: Hikers fight crowds, weather on Appalachian Trail to see what writer missed

Daily Times managing editor Buzz Trexler and two friends hiked 62 miles in six days along the Appalachian Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park to see what writer Bill Bryson missed when he and a friend, Katz, exited the trail at Clingmans Dome.Read more...

The Way We Were, 1972-2012: Maryville High grad recalls 40 years of change

Patti Johnson takes a step back in high school time to share "The Way We Were."Read more...

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