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 […]
Clarkrange Baseball McWhirter Eyes Historic Honors
A Clarkrange High School sophomore is aiming to achieve historic milestones for the Buffaloes baseball program by pursuing a Mr. Baseball title and a return to regional competition. Sophomore Mason McWhirter said he began playing the sport at two years old before developing a deeper passion for the game around age seven. McWhirter said his […]
Basketball Spring Coaching Changes Continue In UC
The month of April has seen boys and girls Upper Cumberland high school teams make changes in head coaching roles. Cookeville Cavaliers boys basketball head coach Matt Hill has resigned from the position after two seasons and taking the Cavaliers to the sectional round this past season. A new head coach has yet to be […]
Former Opponent Said Rogers Legacy, Unique D Live On
Former Cookeville High Girls Basketball Coach Mindy Odom said the impact and legacy of Clarkrange Coach Lamar Rogers will live on. Rogers resigned Thursday. Odom competed against Rogers during her own coaching tenure and observed his program’s development during summer camps at Tennessee Tech. “It was fun to coach against him because he was very […]
Clarkrange Icon Rogers Leaves Region Five-Decade Legacy
In an area rich for girls basketball, two championship-contending coaches said they know how hard it is to achieve the level of success that Clarkrange Girls Basketball Coach Lamar Rogers achieved over his five decades as head coach. Upperman Lady Bees Coach Dana McWilliams said she observed the program’s rise to prominence while she was […]
Former Player: Rogers Demanded Effort, Prep, Excellence
Thursday’s announcement that Lamar Rogers would step down at Clarkrange Basketball Coach, hit hardest among those closest to the veteran coach. Cindy Stowers is a fellow Clarkrange High School teacher. The 1992 graduate served as a manager and statistician for Rogers during her high school years and has continued to keep books for the team […]
Lamar Rogers Steps Down As Clarkrange Head Coach
Clarkrange Lady Buffaloes girls basketball head coach Lamar Rogers announced his resignation Thursday morning after nearly five decades leading the Lady Buffaloes. Rogers is the winningest coach in Tennessee girls basketball history and the third winningest head coach of all time at 1364 wins. Since taking over in the mid-1970s, he transformed the Lady Buffaloes […]
Pullins’ Growth, Versatility Key For Clarkrange Baseball
For Clarkrange Buffaloes player CJ Pullins, baseball has always been more than just a game. It has been a regular staple of his life. Pullins has spent more than 12 years on the diamond, dating back to his earliest days playing tee-ball and local town leagues. Pullins said those early experiences helped build not only […]
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 […]
Region Tournament Basketball Action Begins This Weekend
Region tournament weekend dawns across the Upper Cumberland, with district champions being decided and locations confirmed throughout the next week. The girls Class A region tournament will see Van Buren automatically advance to the second round due to District 5 only consisting of three teams. Van Buren will face the winner of CSLA and Whitwell […]
