Stone’s Cordell Embraces Leadership, New Era This Season
Stone Memorial Panthers Boys Basketball player Jack Cordell has already played a vital role for the Panthers on the court, but as he enters his final season, he finds himself embracing more than just a position in the lineup. Cordell said he is learning an entirely new brand of Stone Memorial basketball under incoming head […]
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. […]
Final Week Of Regular Season Football Begins Tonight
The regular season finale awaits teams across the Upper Cumberland. Some will play games that could affect where and when they play next week as the playoffs loom. Others will play for their seniors in their final game of the football season. All teams will look to give their best as the regular season wraps […]
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 […]
Week Ten Of UC Football Sees Playoff Spots Available
The final stretch of the regular season is underway. As the weather becomes colder and the leaves change color, the path to the playoffs becomes clearer for football teams across the Upper Cumberland. Jackson County battles Cumberland County. Jackson County has clinched a spot in the playoffs, having wrapped up their district schedule last week. […]
Lady Panthers’ Bond Teaching Grit To Young Soccer Team
Stone Memorial Lady Panthers Girls Soccer Head Coach Madison Bond said she knew her second season would come with challenges due to a very young roster. Out of 25 players on the Panthers team, only six are upperclassmen. Bond had to lean on the freshmen and sophomores to step up. Bond said the experience has […]
Raby Brings Energy As New Stone Memorial Head Coach
After 15 years as an assistant, Jess Raby is stepping into a new role at Stone Memorial. Raby takes over the Panthers’ boys basketball program after longtime coach Neil Capps stepped down after last season. Raby said while there is added responsibilities to becoming the new head coach, the excitement of leading the Panthers has […]
Week Eight Of Football Includes Final Non Region Games
For some high schools, fall break takes place this week. For other schools, fall break will need to wait until next week after they hope to take care of business in critical October match-ups. Jackson County hosts Cannon County. The Blue Devils must win tonight to qualify for the Region 4 playoffs. Cannon County is […]
Week Seven Of High School Football Sees Playoff Implications
As the high school football regular season enters its final full month, the path to November could become clearer for some teams with playoff spots on the line this week. Clay County hosts Middle Tennessee Christian Thursday night. Clay County looks to increase their six game win streak in the state of Tennessee and in […]
Second Half Of Football Season Introduces Region Games
Week 6 of the high school football season welcomes many future opponents. The Upper Cumberland will see ten games that could go a long way towards deciding much across the region, including potential playoff talks. Jackson County hosts Gordonsville. Jackson County hopes to score points in bunches after being held to seven points in the […]
