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3 dead in Gatlinburg wildfires Chris Salvemini
Asst. News Editor A wildfire that has destroyed more than 150 homes and businesses in Gatlinburg also caused the death of three people, Sevier County Mayor Larry Waters said at a news conference on Tuesday. Two thousand people were displaced from their homes, and 12 patients have been transported to local hospitals in the Knoxville area for non-life threatening conditions. Fourteen thousand residents and visitors have been evacuated from Gatlinburg and the surrounding
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area, including Pigeon Forge. “As far as preparation, there was not much we could do besides ensure the safety of everyone at Sugarlands Distilling Company,” Jay Miller said, ho works at Sugarland Distillery Company towards the middle of Gatlinburg. “Most of us were up through the night follow the fast moving wildfires and hoping for the best. So far, five people who work at the distillery lost their homes in the out of control fire. We are coming together as a family to try to help them recover from this tragedy.” The Gatlinburg wildfire began from another nearby wildfire in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. As winds picked up to almost 80
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mph late Monday evening and early Tuesday night, the flames were swept towards the village. “All the conditions just came together to create the perfect storm,” Henri D. Grissino-Mayer, a professor of geography and an expert on forest wildfires, said. “That’s what they are calling this, and that’s exactly what happened. You have a major drought going on, you have a lot of fuels in and around Gatlinburg because we’ve been putting fires out for decades now, you have arsonists and you have high winds from the local weather.” See GATLINBURG on Page 2
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Hidden gems on the side of London roads open exclusively to cab drivers There are now only 12 roadside shelters surviving that were originally built to give the cabbies of London, back when they were driving horse-drawn carriages rather than automobiles, a place to eat. The 7th Earl of Shaftesbury set up the fund to create these shelters between 1875 and 1914 after noticing that the drivers were intoxicated, since their only options for food were pubs. However, most of the shelters were destroyed or demolished after WWII and the widening of London roads, leaving only a handful of shelters that cater to cab drivers. Now more than just a place to eat, the shelters are kept in shape by money donated by the cab drivers to The Cabmen’s Shelter Fund, which is now a charity meant to protect the historic buildings.
GATLINBURG continued from Page 1 Gatlinburg is also located at the edge of a national park and forest that has historically had wildfires ignite within it. Since the fires have been frequently extinguished around Gatlinburg, fuel in the form of dried twigs and leaves has collected and surrounded the city. “If we put fires out for 80 years, which we’ve been doing, then that means the fuels have built up for 80 years,” Mayer said. “The fuels – all the grass, all the needles, all the leaves, twigs, branches, logs, trees, everything – has built up for 80 years … It’s no wonder that all it took was the right conditions. And this was a perfect storm, and it was just waiting to happen.” Gatlinburg is in the wildland-urban interface, and area between unoccupied, natural land and places where there is human development. Places in this region tend to be at higher risk for wildfires. “We just need to be a little more knowledgeable about the forest that we live in,” Mayer said. The Mynatt Park neighborhood, East Foothills Road, Turkey Nest Road, Davenport Road and the Savage Gardens Area in Gatlinburg were evacuated at about 6 p.m. on Monday. The evacuation order was later extended as fires spread through the area. More than 120 National Guard soldiers were
Probe successfully sends pictures of Mars back to Earth After settling into orbit around Mars, the Trace Gas Orbiter probe took pictures of Mars surface to send back to scientists. The pictures feature a location on Mars known as Hebes Chasma, and the probe was only 250km from Mars’ surface, the closest it has been so far in its orbit. The mission of The Trace Gas Orbiter is to study the parts of Mars’ atmosphere that make up the minority, consisting of methane, water vapour, nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide. The probe is part of a collaboration between Europe and Russia, and the long-term goal is to have a robot rover on the surface of the planet by 2021.
sent to assist in Sevier County Emergency Management. Donation efforts have been organized in Knoxville to collect toiletries, bottled water, food and monetary donations. Yassin’s Falafel House, Sacred Heart Cathedral School, Star 102.1 and Paws and Claws Animal Rescue acted as collection points for donations. “I have monitored this situation closely because of the amount of customers we have that were in jeopardy. I drove around the area all day yesterday trying to watch and assess the situation,” Jason Grubb, co-owner of Raymond’s Pest Control in Sevierville, said. “I also have several friends and a family member who lost their homes. We are trying to find out more ways we can personally help.” Watergate Resorts and Black Bear Falls are believed to have lost their cabins. Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies was evacuated on Monday night, leaving the animals behind. Marine biologists reentered the aquarium Tuesday afternoon and reported that the animals are safe. “We closed the doors of the distillery at 4 p.m. yesterday and have not been allowed back. At that time there was dense smoke and falling ash in the air. Our head distiller, Greg Eidam, was the last to leave and he could see the fires approaching highway 441 (The Spur) on his way out toward Pigeon Forge,” Miller said. Dolly Parton’s Dollywood was unaffected. She issued a statement expressing support for the city along with Gov. Bill Haslam, who said
Brazilian soccer team loses most players in plane crash A Brazilian soccer team, on their way to the Copa Sudamericana final, were among the 77 passengers in a plane crash on Monday night. Of the 77 on-board, only six survived the crash, with three of the six belonging to the soccer team. Defenders Alan Ruschel and Helio Zemper as well as reserve goalkeeper Jakson Follman and goalkeeper Marcos Padilha were all pulled from the wreckage. Padilha, however, later succumbed to his injuries.
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I also have several friends and a family member who lost their homes. We are trying to find out more ways we can personally help.” Jason Grubb, co-owner of Raymond’s Pest Control
he will be going down to Gatlinburg to meet with officials about the situation. More than 200 firefighters from Gatlinburg and the surrounding area have worked to extinguish the flames. Water has been airdropped onto the wildfires, with three Blackhawk helicopters standing by. “Gatlinburg and the people here will survive, rebuild, and go on for the future,” Grubb said. “Sevier County is a strong area with strong leaders and people here are resilient.”
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Local women join march on Washington Priya Narapareddy Staff Writer
Kimberly Peterson said she felt dismayed after hearing the demeaning statements made towards women during the 2016 presidential election. “I have three daughters,” Peterson said. “It is very important to me that they grow up in a world where women are respected and valued.” Shortly after the election, Peterson began serving as an organizer and public relations liaison for the East Tennessee chapter of the Women’s March on Washington, a bipartisan effort to promote respect and equality nationally. The march will be held on Jan. 21, 2017, at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., with women from different state chapters. Canada, Mexico and Germany will also be part of the march. Information about the march and its mission can be found on the Facebook page, “Women’s March on Washington.” After the election, Peterson said that
members of the East Tennessee chapter began working on the logistics of travel, fundraising and outreach. She will be bringing one of her daughters with her to march. Peterson said the East Tennessee chapter currently has one full bus, which seats about 56 people, for the march. The cost to reserve a seat on the trip is $100, and the East Tennessee chapter’s goal is to fill 10 buses and raise approximately $4,000 to offer 40 scholarships to people who would like to attend but cannot afford to do so. “It is very important to us that anyone who would like to participate (in the march) can go,” she said. Although the march is called the “Women’s March on Washington,” Peterson said everyone is welcome to participate. The East Tennessee chapter, which is led by Nell Walton, held an interest meeting on Nov. 19 at the Tennessee Unitarian Universalist church in Knoxville. Peterson said about 100 people attended. The East Tennessee chapter Facebook page, “WMV 2017 East TN Area,” had 1,159 members as
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of Nov. 29. Peterson said the march’s mission is not about political parties; rather, it is about coming together to create a community where everyone can feel safe. She said march organizers also want to reassure women that they are not alone. “The big goal is to unify our community,” she said. “We’ve been degraded. Women’s rights are human rights.” Peterson said the East Tennessee chapter hopes to draw in local business-
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es to support the march and a concert will be held at Scruffy City Hall on Dec. 17 to help support the march. Caleb Banks, a member of the Tennessee chapter of the Women’s March on Washington, described the march as a group that allows women to “rally behind each other.” Banks, who also serves as an LGBT advocate for the state, said the march focuses on moral rather than political values.
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Top 10 albums of 2016 1. “Lemonade”-Beyonce What would 2016 be without Beyonce’s “Lemonade?” This year, we heard Beyonce at her most badass and her most unapologetic. “Lemonade” is an emotional rollercoaster, and like her younger sister’s 2016 album, it affirms Black power, feminism and humanity unflinchingly. It is harsh and angry, and it is soft and forgiving. 2. “Blackstar”-David Bowie Music lost one of its greatest pioneers early this year with David Bowie’s death from a battle with cancer. It was Bowie’s 25th album, and it possesses a melancholy that listeners can only assume comes from Bowie’s impending death. It’s a beautiful farewell that is just as much full of hope as it is sadness. 3. “22, A Million”-Bon Iver 2016 was the year of the comeback, and Bon Iver’s first record in five years is no exception. Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon had experimented with the electronic, indie folk sound before, but now he’s brought it back to his band for a full album
that is gritty while also being delicate and soothing. It’s experimental and at first alienating, but after a couple listens, the album hits listeners as deep and inviting. 4. “A Seat at the Table”-Solange Beyonce’s younger sister made a powerful R&B record this year filled with images of black power, girl power and human power. The music itself is airy and refreshing with Solange’s delicate voice, but the lyrics are the backbone to the album’s themes. Though the album feels soft, Solange’s strong opinions leave it anything but weak. 5. “Coloring Book”-Chance the Rapper Consequence of Sound called this album “an uplifting mix of spiritual and grounded that even an atheist can catch the Spirit to.” The collaborations on Chance the Rapper’s 2016 release lend expertise as well as nuance without diminishing the rapper’s own talent. It’s rejuvenating and complex, making this our best rap album of the year.
6. “We Got It From Here… Thank You 4 Your Service”-A Tribe Called Quest It’s been 18 years since A Tribe Called Quest released new music, and this (supposedly) final album is fresh without losing the sound that made the group. It’s political without being alienating, and it’s nostalgic without being repetitive. 7. “Teens of Denial”-Car Seat Headrest This dark, kind of humorous album probably flew under your radar, but Car Seat Headrest’s 13th studio album is the band’s mainstream debut. Reminiscent of bands like Weezer at points and Death Cab for Cutie at others, Car Seat Headrest’s latest is full of grown-up angst that we didn’t know we needed. 8. “Midwest Farmer’s Daughter”-Margo Price After hustling for her big break in Nashville’s honky tonks, Margo Price finally saw her hard work pay off after her debut release on Jack White’s Third Man Records. Reminiscent of vintage Loretta Lynn, Price’s album combines country, rock, blues and everything in-between
with a huge helping of her own scrappiness. 9. “A Sailor’s Guide to Earth”-Sturgill Simpson Where space and country music meet, there’s Sturgill Simpson. For fans of country music, there’s his old school twang and honky tonkesque guitar playing. For non-country music fans, there’s the psychedelic spaciness or the nearly unrecognizable cover of Nirvana’s “In Bloom.” Either way, Simpson bridges the gap – making rockers country fans and vice versa. 10. “Cleopatra”-The Lumineers In 2016, no one made such a quiet but highly anticipated comeback like the Lumineers. Mostly quiet about their second release, fans waited patiently for three years before this intimate and matured record finally arrived. “Cleopatra” feels like the Lumineers we were introduced to in 2013, but there is something deeper, darker in this new album. It’s like we’ve known each other for a while, and they are finally starting to open up to us. - Jenna Butz, Special Projects Editor
Bands to play benefit concert ‘Gilmore Girls:’ Spoiler Alert for Toys for Tots Foundation Jenna Butz
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Mary Beth McCauley Staff Writer While the majority of kids are writing their Christmas lists, some parents are wondering how they can afford a visit from Santa Claus this year. This December, a local organization is teaming up with area musicians in hopes of alleviating that worry. On Friday, Dec. 9, the Open Chord is hosting a special fundraising concert to benefit Toys for Tots, an organization dedicated to providing toys for children who may not receive gifts or presents during the holidays. The fundraiser will feature a plethora of local bands that span different genres, including Transparent Soul, Mayfest, The Sedonas and Holiday. “After we performed our first show at the Open Chord in October, they reached back out to us for this event, which is really cool,” Connor Wike, lead vocals for The Sedonas, said. The Sedonas will bring an Americana sound to the event, but Mayfest’s music leans toward more of a “pop-punk vibe,” according to their website. “I’m actually really proud to be playing for a good cause like this,” Michael Gastineau, guitarist for Mayfest, said. “Christmas is all about giving, and this is a way we can help someone
else by doing what we love.” Transparent Soul and Holiday round out the musical variety of the benefit concert as rock and roll bands. For this show, instead of a cover charge, the Open Chord asks that attendees bring a toy or a $5 donation, which will go directly to the Toys for Tots Foundation. Any new or used toys or possible gifts for children in need will be accepted. In addition to donations, the bassist of Transparent Soul, Adam Coker, is raffling off his own Yamaha FG-402 acoustic guitar. Raffle tickets will be sold for $1 each and attendees can purchase as many as they want. “We’re going to put brand new strings on it for you, and we’ll even sign the guitar if you want,” Transparent Soul said on their Facebook page. With the local music scene on the rise here in Knoxville, the fundraiser hopes to bring out a huge crowd willing to help families in need this Christmas. “The objective is to appeal to a very wide audience by having multiple genres performing,” Hayden Bright, the lead singer of Mayfest, said. “It’s gonna be really fun.” The event will be hosted at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 9, at the Open Chord, which is located at 8502 Kingston Pike. For more information, you can visit their website at openchordmusic. com.
Two things: First, I am 100 percent #TeamJess, and second, this review will contain spoilers. When I sat down to watch the end of “Gilmore Girls,” I was prepared for closure. “This is the end,” they told us. “It’s all over after this,” they said. And I was ready for that. I thought we would get an ending where not every question was perfectly answered, but as a longtime fan of the show, I wanted to be satisfied that all my favorite characters would finish out their lives okay. Now, I’m not so sure. Before we get to those final four words though, I want to say that I wasn’t mad about any of it. Sure, it was a little cheesy and melodramatic, but honestly, all dramatic comedies are. The integrity of the show wasn’t compromised. It was still the fast-talking, bad decision making dramedy that we grew up knowing and loving. Paris was just as we left her but almost more likable. Jess was still the Luke to Rory’s Lorelai. Logan was still the charismatic a**hole that we have a love-hate relationship with. Luke never changed from the reliable, secretly romantic grump. What didn’t necessarily change as much as it evolved though was the Gilmore Girls’
(Emily included) generational relationship. For once, Lorelai sincerely apologized to her mother and their relationship seemed to genuinely strengthen. Rory and Lorelai could disappoint each other without them not speaking for months on end. Their character development, while subtle, brought us to where we’d always knew they’d end up. Storylines themselves were also predictable but they felt genuine. Honestly, I was only shocked that Rory and Logan were having an affair. Not so much that Logan was having an affair but that Rory was too and consistently. Also, unpopular opinion, but I liked that Rory was a mess. It was about time that she was anything less than perfect and really less than perfect. Like, Rory wasn’t going anywhere, and that is fine. No one gets to have it together all the time, and it was honestly more unrealistic that everything always seemed to work out for her in the original series. Rory had to face reality, and I’m glad that she did in the revival. Now, those last words. Here’s the thing: I’m not mad. Or at least I don’t think I am. Instead, it just seems like a cop out to make Rory’s impending pregnancy a “full circle” kind of deal. Cool, great, but really? It’s obviously Logan and that obviously makes Logan Rory’s Christopher and (hopefully) makes Jess Rory’s Luke. But why not just give us closure like we were promised? It’s like when you open a bag of chips, but it’s half full.
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Football: 8-4 overall (4-4 SEC) The Vols football team entered 2016 with extremely high expectations – an SEC East crown and a possible spot in one of the New Year’s Six bowls. Both of those plans fell through when the Vols lost to South Carolina and Vanderbilt, who both ended the season 6-6. Tennessee’s most recent loss to Vanderbilt has turned the program on its head, garnering much unwanted negative attention towards head coach Butch Jones and some of the decisions made throughout the year. However, the year wasn’t a complete loss for Tennessee. The Vols will get to play in a bowl game that has yet to be announced, and the team snapped an 11-year losing streak to Florida. And on Oct. 1, the Vols had one of the greatest victories of the past decade when Jauan Jennings caught a Hail Mary pass from Josh Dobbs in the end zone as time expired to down Georgia. Dobbs finished fourth in the SEC with 2,655 passing yards and tops in the SEC with 26 passing touchdowns. Dobbs also had 713 rushing yards and nine rushing touchdowns. Derek Barnett led the conference with 12 sacks and tied Reggie White’s UT record for career sacks with 32. Bowl possibilities for the Vols right now consist of a chance for the Citrus Bowl, but the likely destination will be the Belk Bowl, the Music City Bowl or the Outback Bowl.
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Total Record: 46-20
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No. 9 Colorado -- No. 5 Washington No. 10 Oklahoma State -- No. 8 Oklahoma No. 1 Alabama -- No. 15 Florida No. 4 Clemson -- Virginia Tech No. 6 Wisconsin 24 -- No. 7 Penn State 17
Total Record: 45-21
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No. 9 Colorado -- No. 5 Washington No. 10 Oklahoma State -- No. 8 Oklahoma No. 1 Alabama -- No. 15 Florida No. 4 Clemson -- Virginia Tech No. 6 Wisconsin 20 -- No. 7 Penn State 24
Total Record: 44-22
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Trenton Duffer Sports Editor
No. 9 Colorado -- No. 5 Washington No. 10 Oklahoma State -- No. 8 Oklahoma No. 1 Alabama -- No. 15 Florida No. 4 Clemson -- Virginia Tech No. 6 Wisconsin 27 -- No. 7 Penn State 31
Total Record: 42-25
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No. 9 Colorado -- No. 5 Washington No. 10 Oklahoma State -- No. 8 Oklahoma No. 1 Alabama -- No. 15 Florida No. 4 Clemson -- Virginia Tech No. 6 Wisconsin 17 -- No. 7 Penn State 10
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No. 9 Colorado -- No. 5 Washington No. 10 Oklahoma State -- No. 8 Oklahoma No. 1 Alabama -- No. 15 Florida No. 4 Clemson -- Virginia Tech No. 6 Wisconsin 27 -- No. 7 Penn State 31
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Total Record: 38-28
DEAD STINKIN’ LAST Megan Patterson Managing Editor No. 9 Colorado -- No. 5 Washington No. 10 Oklahoma State -- No. 8 Oklahoma No. 1 Alabama -- No. 15 Florida No. 4 Clemson -- Virginia Tech No. 6 Wisconsin 24 -- No. 7 Penn State 28
Total Record: 37-29
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Soccer: 11-9-1 overall (5-5-1 SEC) Last season, the Vols soccer team was tops in the NCAA with six ties. The Vols were able to cut down on the ties this season by only having one, and the win column went up from seven to 11. The team saw a winding road of highs and lows. After being demolished 5-1 by Alabama in their SEC opener, the Vols beat Missouri and Georgia before losing 2-0 to Florida. Vanderbilt, No. 2 South Carolina and Auburn also handed Tennessee losses in conference play. In the SEC Championship, Tennessee beat Ole Miss before losing again to Auburn. Hannah Wilkinson led the team with 11 goals, marking the fifth-highest total in the SEC. Volleyball: 17-14 overall (7-11 SEC) After only winning eight matches in 2014 but jumping up to 21 victories in 2015, the Vols volleyball team entered 2016 with a bit of uncertainty. With 17 wins this season, Rob Patrick’s squad saw flashes of brilliance mixed in with a few ugly streaks, including losing six of their last eight matches. Brooke Schumacher and Sedona Hansen
emerged as young leaders with their program highs in digs. Hansen also finished third in the SEC in assists with 1,130. Erica Treiber was the only Vol player who had more than 100 blocks. Tessa Grubbs had 320 kills herself. Tennessee finished seventh in the SEC standings this season with Florida and Missouri taking a share of the lead. There is no SEC tournament in volleyball, so the Vols season ended after a 3-0 loss to Missouri. Golf: Men’s Team Best Finish: First Women’s Team Best Finish: Third Jim Kelson and the men’s golf team won their first match of the season on Nov. 1 when they were victorious at the East Bay Classic. This marked the 46th all-time tournament win for the men’s team. The women’s team nearly picked up a victory themselves in the Mary S. Kauth Invitational but only snagged a third-place finish. Both teams will begin their spring season in the middle of February. Tennis: Both men’s and women’s tennis teams saw a bit of a decrease in productivity this season, but the major story that came out of tennis this season was the resignation of long-time women’s tennis coach Mike Patrick. Patrick was working on his 30th season and finishes his UT career with 529-338 record. However, he didn’t leave without first picking his choice for a new head coach – assistant coach Alison Ojeda. And Patrick got his wish, as Ojeda was promoted to head coach on Monday, Nov. 21. Ojeda played for the Vols from 1998-2002 and is one of only four female players to have more than 100 victories in both singles and doubles competition. Ojeda will get her first chance to compete in the Michigan Invite on Jan. 14-16 and back at home against Air Force on Jan. 21. The men’s team will face Southern Illinois and Eastern Kentucky at home on Jan. 14 to begin the 2017 half of their season. Swimming and Diving: Men: 1-4, Women: 4-2 The women and men both opened up fresh with wins over North Carolina before dropping the meet against Louisville. After competing in the NC State GAC Invitational, the Vols will compete in the USA National Swimming Championships beginning on Wednesday, Nov. 30. Both the men’s and women’s teams enjoyed being ranked in the top 25 this season, but the women are the only one of the two that remain
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Vols to use lessons from Maui against Georgia Tech Rob Harvey Asst. Sports Editor Going into the Maui Invitational, the Tennessee Men’s basketball team was projected to win just one game, and that’s what they did, beating Chaminade 95-81. However, what was not expected was their play against nationally ranked Wisconsin and Oregon. The Vols fought tough in both, losing 74-62 to Wisconsin and 69-65 in overtime against Oregon, and showed the potential that fans could possibly see out of the young team. For the team itself, learning that they can compete with teams like these two was a huge motivator. “I learned that we can stick with the best of them,â€? sophomore Shembari Phillips said on Tuesday. “We have a tough group of guys, and we’re going to give a lot of guys problems this year ‌ We came close, and we just have to learn how to sustain the lead.â€? One standout player from the Vols trip to Maui was freshman forward John Fulkerson. Fulkerson was thrown into the game on Tuesday against Oregon after having played just five minutes the day before against Wisconsin. Fulkerson responded and played exceptionally well. He played 37 minutes in
the game and recorded his first career double double with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Fulkerson was rewarded for his play against Oregon by starting against Chaminade where he once again put on a good show, scoring eight points and recording eight rebounds in 18 minutes. For Fulkerson, knowing that he could play 37 minutes in one game was something he didn’t even realize he had done. “I was actually really shocked that I play that much and that I was able to play that much and contribute to the team,� Fulkerson said. “I think the biggest thing was that I couldn’t have done what I did without my teammates and everybody just playing together.� Coming off of this confidence booster, the team will now need to take what they learned in Maui back home as they face Georgia Tech on Saturday. Georgia Tech comes in under first year coach Josh Pastner who is familiar with the Vols, having coached at Memphis before coming to Tech. Georgia Tech is 4-1 on the season. For the Vols, competing against Georgia Tech will look similar for them as they are a young team like the Vols. “I think he (Josh Pastner) has them playing hard,� Head coach Rick Barnes said. “They’ll spread you out a little bit and do some driving. Josh Pastner, I’ve known him for a long time,
and he’ll have them competing at the highest level that they can compete at.� The Vols will tip off against the Yellow Jackets at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3, in Thompson Boling Arena. The game can be streamed online on the SEC Network +. Injury Update: Barnes announced on Tuesday that Jordan Bone is out for 2-4 weeks with a stress fracture in his foot.
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We have a tough groups of guys, and we’re going to give a lot of guys problems this year... We came close, and we just have to learn how to sustain the lead.� Shembari Phillips, sophomore
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SPORTS
The Daily Beacon • Wednesday, November 30,
LADY VOLS’ BASKETBALL
Lady Vols improve recruiting, prepare for Tennessee State David Bradford, Tyler Wombles Staff Writers Sitting at 3-2 on the season and having dropped their last two contests, the Lady Volunteers are working to solve problems. Those problems include turnovers, 21 of which Tennessee allowed against Virginia Tech in a 67-63 loss. Many of those mistakes are caused by another issue that the team has faced, a struggle with communication between teammates on the court, often times originating in the squad’s coordination of passing the ball. “We’re not really getting in a stance, triplethreat, making hard, crisp passes,” junior Diamond DeShields said after the Virginia Tech loss. “(Our) passes are very airy, and they’re in rhythm, which is allowing the defense to get the jump in the passing lane. We have to use our ball fakes. All correctable things.” Before the team’s practice in preparation for Tennessee State, who comes to town on Wednesday, head coach Holly Warlick also emphasized that what has been irking her squad lately can be mended. “They (the problems) are very fixable,” Warlick said. “I just think it’s our focus. I just think it’s our confidence … I just think we’ve got to refocus. I went back and looked at
our tape, and we had great looks. We missed great shots, and that’s just not being focused and worried about what the defense is doing. “So just trying to get our kids to understand: you’ve got good looks. Let’s just finish the deal.” Warlick emphasized the work that her team had done in the film room in order to correct such issues. “We’ve watched the game,” Warlick said. “We see what we did. As a team, we did a very extensive film session yesterday. I think they understand why we did it and what needs to be done.” The Tennessee State Lady Tigers, a member of the Ohio Valley Conference, will enter ThompsonBoling Arena with a 1-4 record on the year. Those losses come from Xavier, Oklahoma State, UNLV and Wisconsin, while the single win was over Arkansas State. Senior forward Jayda Johnson, a Knoxville native, leads Tennessee State with 16.0 points and 2.4 assists per game. Another senior forward, I’mani Davis, leads the team with 9.7 rebounds per contest. The matchup will be the fourth time the two teams have faced each other, with every game taking place at Thompson-Boling Arena. The Lady Vols have come out victorious in all four. The game begins Wednesday night at 7 p.m. Recruiting News: The Lady Vols haven’t won
a championship since 2008. However, the orange and white recently won a different championship that could potentially lead to a ninth banner hanging in the rafters at Thompson-Boling Arena – the championship of recruiting. With three 5-star prospects and one 4-star player signed throughout the course of the offseason and the beginning of the regular season, the Lady Vols tabbed the nation’s top recruiting class for the first time since 2008. The four recruits include wing player Rennia Davis, point guard Anastasia Hayes, post player Kasi Kushkituah and the nation’s top-ranked guard in Evina Westbrook. Davis was ranked as the No. 12 prospect by espnW HoopGurlz Top 100. The Jacksonvilleproduct’s ability to score (20.3 PPG last season) and bang the boards (10.4 RPG last season) will bring a much-needed presence in Tennessee’s thin post. Warlick praised Davis’ aggression and her ability to play defense thanks to her long and lanky frame. After missing out on Crystal Dangerfield last season to UConn, Warlick managed to secure an in-state point guard this recruiting cycle. Hayes hails from the Murfreesboro women’s high school basketball powerhouse Riverdale. The first player to sign to Tennessee’s 2017 class, Hayes is a perfect addition to the Lady Vols’
up-tempo offense. While orchestrating an offense is Hayes’ forte, she is by no means a one-dimensional player. “She really focuses on her team, and I believe she is a do-it-all kind of player,” Warlick said. “If you want something done, she gets it done.” The one four-star recruit of the group is Kushkituah, the nation’s sixth-best post player according to espnW. The Georgia native doesn’t jump off the stat sheet – she averaged 10.6 points and 8.2 rebounds per game last season – but her defensive presence in the post is an invaluable asset that the Lady Vols desperately need with so few genuine post players on the roster. Perhaps the crowned jewel of the 2017 class is Westbrook. The signing of the nation’s top guard continues Tennessee’s pipeline to the state of Oregon, as three players on the current roster (Jaime Nared, Jordan Reynolds and Mercedes Russell) hail from the Beaver State. With Westbrook, it’s more than the stats and the state titles. Warlick described the highly touted prospect as a “game changer.” Part of that is due to her natural skill, but it’s also credited to Westbrook’s work ethic. “I really couldn’t imagine myself without playing basketball because I don’t know what I would do,” Westbrook said. “I can barely go a day without being in the gym.”