The fall sports calendar is winding down for East Tennessee high schools, and Knoxville’s girls soccer programs have been among the season’s brightest stories. Several local teams fought their way deep into the TSSAA playoffs, and now the focus shifts to the upcoming cross‑country state championships in Memphis.
Soccer Playoff Highlights
Webb School of Knoxville earned a spot in the Division II‑AA state semifinals after a hard‑fought 1‑1 draw with Christ Presbyterian Academy (CPA) on Oct. 28. The Lady Spartans fell 3‑2 in a penalty‑kick shootout, narrowly missing a chance to play for the championship. Webb entered the tournament with an impressive 14‑1‑1 record.
CPA advanced to the championship game but was defeated by Harpeth Hall, 2‑1, on Oct. 29.
Bearden High School advanced to the Class AAA state semifinals after a 2‑1 quarterfinal win over Ravenwood on Oct. 27. The Lady Bulldogs’ run ended with a 5‑0 loss to Houston on Oct. 28; Houston went on to capture the state title with a 2‑0 victory over Collierville on Oct. 30.
West High School also represented Knoxville in the Class AAA tournament. The Lady Rebels fell 3‑0 to Collierville in the quarterfinals on Oct. 27, but their appearance marked a notable achievement after rebounding from a regional championship loss to Bearden.
Anderson County High School earned a Class AA quarterfinal win over Sycamore, 3‑2, on Oct. 27 and advanced to the semifinals before losing 3‑1 to South Gibson on Oct. 28. Liberty Creek captured the Class AA championship with a 2‑0 win over South Gibson on Oct. 30, closing the girls’ soccer season across Tennessee.
Cross‑Country Spotlight
The TSSAA boys and girls state championships are scheduled for Thursday and Friday, Nov. 5‑6, at Shelby Farms Park in Memphis. Knoxville-area runners have already shown their strength at the Oct. 17 Knoxville Interscholastic League meet, where Knoxville Catholic boys’ runner Cade Duncanson posted a 5K time of 15:24.40, and Hardin Valley Academy girls’ runner Alexandra Vesser won her race in 18:15.70.
Webb sophomore Bennie Diddle placed fifth in the girls’ race with a personal‑best 18:49, underscoring the depth of talent heading to the state meet.
Looking Ahead
With soccer and volleyball seasons now concluded, East Tennessee’s cross‑country athletes are poised to compete for state titles next weekend. Fans can find admission details, course maps, and official schedules on the TSSAA cross‑country championship page.
Webb School of Knoxville, Bearden High School, and Anderson County High School each earned recognition for their impressive playoff runs, reflecting the strength of Knoxville’s high school sports programs as the fall season draws to a close.
Original reporting: Knox TN Today — read the source article.
