Blue Devils Soccer Focused On Representation, Progress
As the soccer season begins in Gainesboro, Jackson County High School boys soccer head coach Kenneth Davis said he is not just focused on wins and losses. Davis said it is about representation, growth and identity. Davis saw Jackson County complete their regular season with a 4-8-1 record. Davis said the Blue Devils have shown […]
Riddle’s Presence, Team Mindset Fuel Clay County Tennis
At Clay County High School, tennis player Martina Riddle has spent four years quietly building consistency, leadership, and energy. Riddle’s path into the sport started close to home. Her sister played first, and that was all it took. From there, Riddle said she grew into a dependable piece of Clay County’s lineup, developing not just […]
Upperman’s Wirsing Powers Bees With Consistent Approach
For Upperman Bees baseball player Chris Wirsing, the sport has been a constant since childhood, something that started as a way to stay active and has grown into a key role on one of the area’s most competitive programs. Wirsing said he first picked up the game at just five years old after being introduced […]
Etherton Finding Rhythm, Confidence With Golden Eagles
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles men’s golfer Nick Etherton said he has found that some of his best moments on the course come with his teammates just a few steps away. “You’re on the road with these guys so much, you’re around them every day,” Etherton said. “There’s a lot of tournaments where we’ll start on […]
Woodlee Fueled By Mindset, Drive For Warren County
For Warren County Pioneers distance runner Emma Woodlee, success on the track is not just about times, but about mentality. Woodlee said that mindset did not come overnight. “They’ve helped me a lot with my mentality,” Woodlee said. “Last year in the 3200 meter, I was like doubting myself and I didn’t know if I […]
Mental Toughness Fuels Monterey Softball Push To Postseason
The Monterey Wildcats softball team is building more than just a winning record this season. They are building a mindset. Under head coach Brad Swafford, the Lady Wildcats have continued their upward trajectory, coming off a strong 17-win campaign a year ago and carrying that momentum into a season defined by growth, youth, and mental […]
Lyles Finding Her Voice, Range In Cookeville Outfield
For Cookeville Cavaliers softball outfielder Aspen Lyles, growth this season has come into focus one fly ball at a time. Lyles said her biggest jump has been on the defensive side, where confidence and communication have transformed her presence in the outfield. “I feel like you are like in charge of the field, so you […]
Winfree Rises To The Challenge At Quarterback For Warriorettes
In just its second season as an official spring sport, flag football at White County High School continues to grow, and so does one of its most versatile athletes in quarterback Sarah Winfree. After spending last year primarily at wide receiver, she stepped into a much larger role following the team’s quarterback graduation, taking over […]
Cumberland County Girls Tennis Finding Growth In Challenge
Cumberland County Lady Jets tennis head coach David Walker said the team’s success this season cannot be measured by wins and losses alone. Instead, Walker said he emphasized growth, effort, and mindset as the true benchmarks for his team. “Our goal going into a match is for each individual to do the best that they […]
Walker’s Adjustments Fueling Senior Season For Livingston
For Livingston Academy Wildcats baseball infielder Brodey Walker, success at the plate has not come by accident. It has been built through adjustments, repetition, and years of work behind the scenes. Now in his fourth season with Livingston Academy, Walker said he has taken a more intentional approach in the batter’s box. After studying film […]
