Mandy Barnett Headlines Cumberland Jets Football Benefit
Grand Ole Opry member Mandy Barnett will return to her alma mater July 18 to headline a “Coming Home” benefit concert supporting the Cumberland County High School football program. Assistant Football Coach Elbert Farley said the event originated from a desire to move away from traditional fundraisers. Farley said Barnett was a natural choice for […]
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. […]
Cookeville In Running To Host Blue Cross Bowl
Cookeville is competing against Chattanooga to host the next two years of the TSSAA Blue Cross Bowl. Assistant Executive Director Matthew Gillespie said TSSAA usually conducts exploratory visits with potential hosts. But, Gillespie said the organization is comfortable with what Tennessee Tech has to offer. “Obviously, we were there as recent as December for the […]
New LED Lights for Upperman Football Stadium
Upperman High School has new LED lights installed in its football stadium. All four football stadium light poles have been replaced after the March tornadoes and straight-line wind damaged the poles in May. Upperman High school Athletic Director Nathan Brown said getting these lights up and running for the 2020 football season helps athletes. “We […]
High School Football Begins COVID Style
The high school football season kicks off Friday. York Institute will limit fans for its high schools football games beginning Friday night. Athletic Director Bruce Winningham said about 150 fans will be allowed for each game. When entering, masks, social distancing and temperature checks are required. “TSSAA recommended one third or one fourth,” Winningham said. […]
Maynord Excited About Governor’s Ruling
Cookeville Head Football Coach Jimmy Maynord found out on the football field Tuesday that high school football could start on time. “I think everybody’s excited about that,” Maynord said. “I know that’s something that we really was not expecting, I guess, but very, very happy that we’re going to get to start on time. I […]
