Stone Memorial’s Matthews Embraces Growing Flag Football
For Stone Memorial Lady Panthers girls flag football player Aubrey Matthews, the rise of the sport has meant an opportunity she had been waiting on for years. Long before she ever put on a uniform for Stone Memorial Lady Panthers, Matthews said she found herself drawn to the game. “Ever since I was little, I’ve […]
Stone Tennis Building Consistency Under Masood’s Leadership
The Stone Memorial Lady Panthers girls tennis team is leaning into growth, chemistry, and consistency as they push through the heart of the high school tennis season. In her second year at the helm, head coach Nicole Masood said she has made one thing clear. Masood said success starts with players finding their place, both […]
Lady Panthers Flag Football Eyes Return To State Championship
As girls flag football continues to grow across Tennessee, Stone Memorial High School head coach Justin Qualls said he sees the sport as more than just a new opportunity. Qualls said he sees it as something long overdue. “I think it’s great,” Qualls said. “I think it’s a chance to grow the game and give […]
Jones Eyes State Title Return For Stone Flag Football
After helping power the Lady Panthers flag football team to a state championship appearance as a freshman, Mia Jones is not satisfied with simply getting back. She wants to finish the job. Now entering her second season with Stone Memorial High School’s girls flag football program, Jones returns as one of the team’s most dynamic […]
Davis’ Dedication Drives Stone Memorial Bowling Success
Stone Memorial Lady Panthers bowler Ally Davis has built her game from the ground up, with her father by her side every step of the way. Davis’ introduction to bowling came at a young age, watching her dad compete in a league before she ever picked up a ball herself. What started as time spent […]
Guard Ella May Fuels Lady Panthers’ Breakout Season
When Stone Memorial Lady Panthers guard Ella May steps onto the floor, the nerves that once fluttered in her stomach now fuel her confidence. The Lady Panthers guard said she learned quickly what it meant to grow up on varsity. “All the girls really helped me with my freshman year,” May said. “Coming in, I […]
Whittenburg’s Leadership, Mindset Power Stone’s Start
Stone Memorial Lady Panthers senior basketball player Ashley Whittenburg has blended scoring ability with a team-first mindset that has helped fuel one of the program’s strongest starts in recent memory. A guard for Stone Memorial, Whittenburg is known for her ability to score, but she said the most rewarding part of the game comes from […]
Stone Memorial Promotes Brown to Lead Girls Soccer
Stone Memorial announced assistant coach Caitlin Brown will take over and become the Panthers’ new girls soccer head coach. The role is not Brown’s first time taking over a girls soccer program. Brown coached at the University of Indiana for eight years before accepting her previous role in Crossville as the girls soccer assistant coach. […]
Stone’s Lauren Clark Finding Fit, Voice In New Surroundings
Stone Memorial junior Lauren Clark did not just change uniforms this season. She stepped into a new system, a new identity and, as it turns out, the perfect place to grow. Clark transferred from Cumberland County in the offseason, but the move has looked seamless for the guard. Basketball runs deep in the Clark household. […]
Lady Panthers Shifting Focus To Defense With New System
After an up and down 2024 season, the Stone Memorial Lady Panthers basketball is turning the page, and turning up the defensive pressure. Head Coach Mike Buck said the program is undergoing a philosophical shift this off-season, with a renewed focus on defense as the foundation of their identity. “The kids are really picking up […]
