York’s Pile Steps Down From Coaching Citing Family
Long-time high school basketball coach Rodney Pile officially announced his resignation as the York Institute boy’s basketball coach. Pile said his wife, Stacie Lynette, was diagnosed with breast cancer and will undergo chemotherapy treatment. Pile said he wanted the time to be there to support his wife, just as she supported him throughout his lengthy […]
Fox Said Madness Expansion Could Help Smaller Schools
Tennessee Tech Athletic Director Casey Fox said he hopes the NCAA Tournament expansion to 76 teams will help mid major and smaller schools. The NCAA is expected to increase the tournament field from 68 to 76 teams. Fox said the proposal, projected to be formalized this month, could mean more opportunities for the Golden Eagle […]
UC Home School Team Wins National Title, Over Houston
As college basketball moves toward crowning its national champions, the Upper Cumberland Righteous And Mighty Servants celebrating (RAMS) celebrating their championship. The Rams 18-and-under team won the Division 5 National Christian HomeSchool Basketball Championship. Head Coach Willie Maddux said the home schoolers took on teams from across the nation. “Usually, it takes years to reach […]
Gainesboro Board Wants Clean Up Done On Park, Entry
Gainesboro wants to launch a beautification project meant to clean up common areas and the community’s entryways. Gainesboro Mayor Lloyd Williams said the upper and lower sections of City Park and the gateway to the city are the top priorities. He said the gateway is the first thing people see when they enter Gainesboro, so […]
TTU Women’s Basketball Making NCAA Preparations
Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team heading to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2000. TTU Athletics Director Mark Wilson said it is the goal of all teams in every sports program to make it to the NCAA tournament each year. He said the preparations for the tournament itself involve balancing several logistical components. […]
Highs And Lows For Tennessee Tech Basketball Fans Over The Weekend
Tennessee Tech basketball fans experienced highs and lows this weekend with the men’s team’s overtime loss and the women’s team’s OVC Tournament win. Athletic Director Mark Wilson said the men’s team losing after thinking they had a game-winning shot was “heartbreaking” for fans in Evansville. He said he had never had a locker room more […]
White Co Basketball Courts Resurfaced, New Goals Installed
The White County basketball courts near its high school have reopened after a temporary closure for improvements. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said residents can expect new paving and amenities. “It’s looking good,” Robinson said. “It’s been resurfaced. Its color coordinated maroon and gray to match our county high school colors. Basketball goals I think […]
HS Basketball Tips Off, UC Programs Excited For Full Crowds
High Schools are welcoming back fans to their gymnasiums as the Upper Cumberland basketball season returns. White County Athletic Director Terry Crain said the boys and girls team return to Sparta tonight for the season’s first doubleheader. “White County gymnasium, Roy Sewell Gymnasium, is a gymnasium that was built for spectators,” Crain said. “It is […]
White County Repairing, Improving Basketball Courts
White County is continuing improvements to its public basketball courts after a fallen tree caused damage. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the courts have been resurfaced but replacing the basketball goals are still ahead. Robinson said the courts just south of the high school will likely close at the end of this week. “We […]
Cane Creek Gymnasium’s Adult Basketball League Open For Registration
The adult open basketball league is making its return to Cane Creek Gymnasium this fall. Athletic Coordinator Lori Medlin said that it’s the first league back post-pandemic, and that teams are looking forward to their return to the court. “It’s usually pretty popular,” Medlin said. “We’re accepting up to eight teams. We’ve got two so […]
