Reed Focusing On Little Things As Cavaliers Chase Title
For Cookeville Cavaliers lacrosse player and attackman Caden Reed, the highlight-reel goals are only part of the story. Coming off a career season that helped propel Cookeville High School to the state championship game, Reed says his focus this year is on something less flashy, but just as important. Reed, a dynamic presence on the […]
Cookeville Wrestler Martin Embraces Leadership, Confidence
Entering his third year on the mats for the Cookeville Cavaliers, wrestler Jacob Martin said he has quickly become more than just a competitor, instead emerging as a leader. Martin first got into wrestling through friends in middle school. Martin said he had some friends that wrestled in middle school and after he thought it […]
Cookeville’s Herren Embraces Expanded Role With Cavaliers
Cookeville Cavaliers basketball player Bryce Herren said he has reached the next stage of his basketball career, and this season, that growth shows up in more ways than just points on the scoreboard. Now settled into his role with the Cavaliers, Herren said he plays with a noticeable calm and confidence. Rather than forcing his […]
Scott Cook Balances Toughness, Fun As Wrestling Coach
As Scott Cook enters his 27th season leading the Cookeville Cavaliers wrestling program, his philosophy remains rooted in a balance he has spent nearly three decades refining: Demand toughness on the mat while making sure the sport stays meaningful and enjoyable for the athletes who commit to it. Cook, who founded the Cookeville wrestling program […]
Cookeville’s Parsons Ready To Lead Cavaliers Into Season
Cookeville senior Brody Parsons is stepping into a role he never expected, and one he said he is fully embracing. As the only senior on the Cavaliers’ basketball roster this season, Parsons said his focus is simple: Do everything possible to help Cookeville win. A small forward and power forward, Parsons said he believes Cookeville […]
Cookeville Cavalier Allie Gillies Continuing Family Legacy
Cookeville Cavaliers senior guard Allie Gillies has spent her entire life surrounded by the game she now stars in. As the Cavaliers roll into the season at 4-0, she is stepping into her final year with confidence, purpose and a deep appreciation for where she comes from. “We have such a great community,” Gillies said. […]
Cookeville Focused On Growth, Depth As Season Begins
After an 18 win campaign in his debut season, Cookeville Cavaliers Boys Basketball Head Coach Matt Hill said he enters this season focused on growth. “Every day, are my guys correcting mistakes?” Hill said. “That’s one thing Kelvin Sampson at Houston said, basketball is just eliminating mistakes, so if we’re growing and I don’t have […]
Cookeville’s Lintz Embracing Senior Versatility, Leadership
Cookeville football player Gavin Lintz has gone from adding special teams depth to one of Cookeville’s most versatile playmakers heading into his final run with the Cavaliers football program. Lintz has taken a do-it-all role this season, working as punter, kickoff specialist, tight end, and defensive end. Lintz said it is a big leap from […]
Cookeville’s Sisco Rises From Setbacks To Senior Stardom
For Cookeville Cavaliers football player Caden Sisco, every lift and sprint has seen him grow. When Sisco first joined the Cavaliers as a freshman, head coach Taylor Hennigan and the coaching staff instilled a simple message. Hennigan told Sisco and the Cavaliers to work hard and skip nothing. Sisco said those early lessons built the […]
Cookeville Cavaliers Eye Fast Start With Returning Seniors
After a 25-8 season that fell just two wins short of a state tournament appearance, the Cookeville Cavaliers girls basketball team is looking to make their mark in a new district. Head Coach Jamie Gillies returns four starters to Cookeville this season alongside a host of seniors. Gillies said she is eager to tip off […]
