Livingston Academy Welcoming Back 2005 Football Team
The 2005 Livingston Academy state championship winning football team will be recognized at Friday’s game as they celebrate the 20th anniversary of their title run. Principal Richard Melton said he remembered telling his wife mid-season that the year would be special, and he had a feeling they would win it all by the playoffs. Melton […]
Tech Football Navigating Operations With Stadium Work
Tech fans need to pay heed to signage as they return to Tucker Stadium for Saturday’s football opener against Cumberland. Tech Athletic Director Casey Fox said while the project continues, the west side of the stadium will be completely unavailable. “All of our fans have to walk around to the east side to come in […]
UC Athletic Directors Making Final Football Preparations
High School Athletic Directors putting the finishing touches on football’s returns to the Upper Cumberland Friday night. Stone Memorial hosts York in Friday’s opener. Athletic Director Nathan Brown said some of the challenges this week were water for the new field and preparing a new game clock operator to ensure perfect execution under the lights. […]
Upperman AD: Communication And Buy-In Are Keys To Strong School Athletics
Upperman tries for its first state football title Saturday in Chattanooga, adding to its reputation as a strong athletic program centered around communication and unity. That according to Athletic Director Ross Fanning. In just the past two years, Upperman has seen its volleyball, baseball, basketball, and football teams make state tournament runs. In that span, […]
Clay HS Football Recognized At School Board Meeting
Clay County School Board recognized the high school football team Thursday night for their accomplishments this season. Chair Benji Bailey congratulated the team on making it to the championship for the first time in the school’s history. “Any time that something is accomplished that’s never been done before, it’s a great feat,” Bailey said. “And […]
Livingston Academy To Play First Home Football Game At Tucker Stadium
The first home game of the Livingston Academy Football Season will be played at Tennessee Tech’s Tucker Stadium. Head Coach Dale Flatt said the stadium project is set for an August 26th completion, the same day of its game against Cookeville High School. “Then the rest of the home games will be at Livingston Academy,” […]
Upperman Football Travels To Elizabethton For Semi-Final Game
The Upperman High School Football program will have a chance to play for a state title Friday. The Upperman Bees will travel east to Elizabethton for a semi-final battle against the Fighting Cyclones. Principal Billy Stepp said students have been participating in pep rallies and spirit week to get excited for the game. “Baxter is […]
TTU Announces Two-Phased, $45 Million Plan Upgrading Football Facilities
Tennessee Tech has announced plans for a two-phased project investing some $45 million into its football facilities. The first phase being a 40,000 square foot Football Operations Center. Athletic Director Mark Wilson said the project will be the most expansive advancement for Tucker Stadium in over 50 years. “Tennessee Tech football and the vibrant football […]
Cookeville High New Tradition Highlights Positive Impact Of Teachers
Cookeville High School has started a new tradition with its senior athletes. “My Jersey, Our Journey” is a new program started by Assistant Principal Michelle Bowman, Counselor Julie Smith, and Football Coach Jimmy Maynord. Bowman said that senior football players will give their jersey to a faculty or staff member who made a positive impact […]
Baxter Seminary/ Upperman Alumni Association Hosting Homecoming Tailgate
The Baxter Seminary and Upperman High School Alumni Association will host a homecoming tailgate before Friday’s game. Association Chair Eric Brown said since 1973, the group’s main goal has been providing scholarships for secondary education. Brown said events like this keep the scholarship fund healthy. “Continuing the legacy of education in western Putnam that Baxter […]
