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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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Last week was the start of the year, but this week will be the Jefferson County Patriots’ first real test of the 2026 season. After breezing past Cocke County for the sixth straight year, the Patriots will lift the lid on their home slate in a big way when they welcome the top-ranked and reigning state runner-up team in Division […]
By: Dennis Barker Jr.
DANDRIDGE - The word of the night was opportunity. Bringing in the top-ranked Division I-5A club in the state, the Jefferson County Patriots were presented with a great one to pick up a statement win early in the season. However, the No. 1 Sevier County Smoky Bears proved to be worthy of the ranking given to them by the Tennessee […]
By: Dennis Barker Jr.
DANDRIDGE - Since knocking off the defending District 2-AAA champs in their league opener, the Jefferson County Lady Patriots had slogged through a difficult stretch of three straight losses. On Tuesday, they got a much-needed reprieve, as the Lady Patriots took down the Cocke County Lady Red in a 3-0 victory to even out their record in District 2-AAA play. […]
With hopes set on bouncing back after suffering their first loss of the season last week, the Jefferson County Patriots will look to maintain their winning ways over one of their closest rivals. On Friday, the Patriots make the quick trip to Hamblen County to face Morristown West for the 48th time and have a chance to even the all-time […]
By: Dennis Barker Jr.
MORRISTOWN - Rivalry games are meant to be intense. The 48th all-time meeting between the Jefferson County Patriots and Morristown West Trojans lived up to that billing. Battling through the hottest night of the year when several coolers of Powerade were needed to keep all parties hydrated, the Patriots gained enough control in the second half and weathered a late […]
By: Dennis Barker Jr.
KNOXVILLE - Everyone has been eagerly waiting for the return of college football, but Jefferson County High School alumni Nic Moore and Halle Hutchins may have been the most impatient for the season to kick off. Saturday was a big day in Neyland Stadium for the University of Tennessee duo. Moore made his first-ever collegiate start for the University of […]
By: Dennis Barker Jr.
WHITE PINE - Several new faces may be on the floor, but overall the Lakeway Christian Lions’ performance has largely matched the last four years. On Tuesday, the Lions picked up their sixth win in district play, as well as their third consecutive victory in straight sets with a 3-0 victory over Grace Christian. “The girls are firing on all […]
With the intent of getting back to competing for district titles, the Jefferson County Lady Patriots have taken the right steps to get back on that path. The latest example came on Thursday, as the Lady Patriots snapped a five-year, nine-match drought against longtime District 2-AAA rival Morristown East. Not only did they end a nine-match drought against the Lady […]
By: Dennis Barker Jr.
DANDRIDGE - With the regular season down to its final week, the Jefferson County boys’ golf team has strung together some strong performances. On Tuesday, the Patriots picked up a narrow victory over Sevier County, 156-157, in a one-on-one outing with one of its District 2-AA foes. “Overall, the pieces are starting to fall into place, and we are narrowing […]
By: Dennis Barker Jr.
DANDRIDGE - Eager to be back in the district championship conversation again, the Jefferson County Lady Patriots made an emphatic statement against one of the top teams in the league. On Thursday, the Lady Patriots dumped co-leader in the District 2-AAA regular-season standings Morristown West for a 3-0 victory and their fourth win in league play for the season. “I […]
