These former Knox County area high school standouts will be competing on Tuesday, April 28.

These former Knox County area high school standouts will be competing on Tuesday, April 28.
Three University of Tennessee defenders were picked during the final day of this year’s NFL Draft, tying a school record under Coach Josh Heupel’s leadership. The selections reflect continued success for Volunteers football alumni entering professional ranks.
Two Tennessee track athletes delivered NCAA top ten performances at Auburn’s Tiger Track Classic on April 25. Ismaila Sawaneh excelled in pole vault while Igor Olaru achieved success in hammer throw.
The Tennessee women’s golf team sits tied for tenth after one round at the SEC Championship in Belleair, Florida. Freshman Madison Messimer leads the squad with a strong individual showing ahead of Saturday’s second round.
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