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 […]
Masood Building Panthers Boys Tennis Toward Breakthrough
At Stone Memorial High School, tennis practice does not feel like routine. It feels like a match. That is exactly how head coach Nicole Masood wants it. Masood said she brings an energy to every practice with the Panthers boys tennis team, creating an environment where competition is constant and intensity rarely dips. And with […]
Stone Soccer Building Identity Under Micah Grenz’s Vision
The Stone Memorial boys soccer program is continuing to shape its identity under head coach Micah Grenz, who is working to build both immediate competitiveness and a long-term culture he believes can elevate the Panthers into one of Tennessee’s top programs. Grenz, now in his third year with Stone Memorial and his second as head […]
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 […]
Region Tournament Basketball Action Begins This Weekend
Region tournament weekend dawns across the Upper Cumberland, with district champions being decided and locations confirmed throughout the next week. The girls Class A region tournament will see Van Buren automatically advance to the second round due to District 5 only consisting of three teams. Van Buren will face the winner of CSLA and Whitwell […]
Haney Aims to Guide Panthers Back to Murfreesboro
As one of three seniors on the Stone Memorial Panthers roster this season, Hunter Haney said he knows the responsibility that comes with experience. Haney said he is not just focused on points and rebounds. He is focused on leading. Haney said the Panthers have built something this year that goes beyond basketball. “We just […]
First Round District Matchups Underway In UC Basketball
The first district tournament games took place over the last few games, and the results show some teams advancing to the region tournaments, with other teams in the Upper Cumberland seeing their seasons end. In District 6A, Van Buren defeated Sale Creek Thursday and will play Tuesday night in South Pittsburg for the district championship. […]
Multiple UC Wrestling Teams Advancing To State Championships
The mats have been busy across the Upper Cumberland this week, and the reward is a wave of local wrestlers headed to Franklin. Over the past several days, athletes from across the region punched their tickets to the TSSAA State Wrestling Championships, earning spots in this weekend’s state tournament after strong sectional performances. The Cookeville […]
