Family, Friendships Fuel Jets’ Azzani In Senior Season
For Cumberland County Jets senior Nicolo Azzani, soccer has never just been a sport. It has been part of his family and his identity for as long as he can remember. Now entering his 13th year playing the game, Azzani said he has grown from a local recreation player into one of the Jets’ most […]
TN Tech Names Anderson As Head Basketball Coach
Tennessee Tech officially announced on Saturday that veteran coach Tobin Anderson will take over as the program’s new head coach. Anderson most recently served as a special assistant to head coach Bryan Hodgson at South Florida Bulls men’s basketball. Anderson coached the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights men’s basketball to a 63-58 victory over Purdue in the […]
Speed Leads As Pioneers Track Begins With Large Roster
With a roster packed with newcomers and a renewed emphasis on speed, the Warren County Pioneers track and field team is sprinting into the new season with momentum and high expectations. Head coach Jeremy Wilhelm said the program has seen strong turnout this year, bringing more than 70 athletes into the fold as the Pioneers […]
York Dragonettes Advance To Class 2A State Championship
The York Dragonettes defeated Loretto Friday morning 43-41 to advance to the Class 2A State Championship. York’s first quarter would see the Dragonettes go on an 8-0 run to take the lead. They would win the first quarter by two points, leading 12-10. The second quarter would see York extend their lead to six before […]
Van Buren’s Season Ends By One Point In State Quarterfinals
The Van Buren Eaglettes fell to Greenfield in the quarterfinals of the Class 1A State Tournament Thursday evening, falling by a score of 41-40. The first quarter saw Greenfield jump out to a 15-6 lead. Van Buren opened the second quarrter on a 13-2 run to take the lead, leading by four at the half […]
Upperman’s Wilson: From Rainy Debut To Spring Contender
Upperman High School fisherman Ben Wilson is entering his fifth year with the Bees’ fishing team, closing in on the end of a youth career that has taken him from a rain-soaked first tournament to becoming one of the Upper Cumberland’s most consistent high school anglers. Wilson said his love of the outdoors, especially being […]
Cookeville Lady Cavs Heading To Consecutive State Semifinals
The Cookeville Lady Cavaliers will play in the Class 4A State Semifinals after defeating Page Thursday morning, 55-47. Cookeville opened the game seeing Page jump out to a 10-2 lead. Cookeville closed the quarter trailing 17-12. The Lady Cavaliers battled back to tie the game in the second quarter, but Page would maintain a two […]
White County Warriorettes Make History In Playoff Victory
The White County Warriorettes defeated Covington 69-49 Wednesday night to advance to the Class 3A State Semifinals. After falling 8-0 down in the first quarter, White County rallied to outscore Covington 14-2 in the final four minutes of the quarter. The Warriorettes would never trail after that, pushing their lead to 20 early on in […]
Clarkrange’s McWhirter Chasing Big Goals On The Diamond
For Clarkrange sophomore Mason McWhirter, baseball has been part of life for as long as he can remember. McWhirter said he first picked up the sport at just two years old, though it was a few years later before his love for the game really took hold. McWhirter said he began to enjoy the sport […]
York Dragonettes Advance To Class 2A State Semifinals
The York Dragonettes will play in their third consecutive state semifinal after defeating Westview 44-36. The matchup, a rematch from last year’s state championship, saw York lead for the final three quarters. York held Westview to one point in the second quarter to lead at the half 18-14. After a back and forth third quarter […]
