New TSSAA Transfer Rules Have Not Impacted UC Schools
New TSSAA transfer rules allowing student-athletes to have immediate eligibility have had little impact on local schools in the first few months. Upperman Athletic Director Jimmy Maynard said only three or four new athletes have transferred in so far. Maynard said the jury is still out on whether or not the change is positive. “It […]
New House Settlement Could Further Shake College Sports
A Tennessee Tech Professor said the $2.8 billion House settlement could fundamentally change the game for college sports. Assistant Professor of History Dr. Arthur Banton said the settlement allows major colleges to pay student athletes a percentage of a $20.5 million “salary cap” fund. Banton said the already challenging landscape college sports will be further […]
Girls Volleyball Coming To Dekalb County High School
Dekalb County High School hopes to have a new girls’ volleyball team ready to take the court in time for the 2024 fall season. Vice Principal Thomas Cagle said it has been a three-year process to bring the new team to reality. He said he is excited to offer students a chance to play a […]
Monterey Aldermen Create Events And Sports Authority
Monterey Board of Alderman has approved the creation of an events and sports authority. Alderman Bill Wiggins said the authority would act as a committee overseeing all Monterey-related events including Standing Stone Day, Bee Rock, and the parks and tee-ball fields. He said this has been in discussion for some time, and now is the […]
Clay HS Media Preparing For Spring Sports Season
Clay County High School students promoting the upcoming baseball and softball seasons through its school-based media business. Advisor Amy Dodson said student-produced portraits for the spring season are available online. “They actually run the business,” Dodson said. “They take it from the actual taking of the picture to fulfilling the order, so that is all […]
Oldham Named To NCAA Board Of Governors
Tennessee Tech President Phil Oldham has been named to the NCAA Board of Governors. Oldham is one of 25 members, and the second president to serve from the Ohio Valley Conference. His term will end in August 2023. The NCAA board oversees college athletics for Division I, II, and III levels. “As a president, it’s […]
Upper Cumberland Senior Olympics Promotes Healthy Lifestyles And Social Interaction
Over 240 athletes and counting are competing at the Upper Cumberland Senior Olympics. Assistant Coordinator Alicia Arehart said the events kicked off last week with golf and bowling, with registrations ongoing for other events. Arehart said that after canceling last year, participants are excited to get back to competing safely. “There are always worries about […]
LA Booster Club Trying To Raise Money Without Home Football Games
The Livingston Academy Fastbreak Club is trying to supplement its fundraising without any home football games. Fastbreak Club Treasurer Bridgett Carwile said the club helps the basketball team cover expenses for tournaments and apparel. Carwile said July 16 the club is offering rib eye sandwiches to support the student athletes. “There will not be any […]
Putnam Sports Complex Expansion To Begin After July 4
Construction materials are moving on site for Putnam County’s Sports Complex expansion. Parks and Recreation Director John Ross Albertson said it is a relief to see things ramping up for construction after July 4. Albertson said when that begins, the ground will be leveled out first for the new sports fields. “We would hope that […]
Algood Park System Town Hall Focusing On Family Opportunities
Algood gave residents the chance to comment on the systemwide parks master plan during a Tuesday night town hall. Putnam County Commissioner Cathy Reel was in attendance and said she likes what she heard when it comes to affordable recreation opportunities in her district. “Not everybody gets to go to the Titans games in Nashville, […]
