Warren Schools Expand Sports Access For Private Students
The Warren County Board of Education approved a policy revision Tuesday allowing private school students to participate in public school sports if their current school does not offer the program. Director of Schools Grant Swallows said the change aligns local policy with a new state law regarding interscholastic athletics. Swallows said the access applies specifically […]
Governor Lee Signs Law For Future High School Transfers
For Tennessee parents, the decision about where your child goes to school has always carried weight. Now, it carries new opportunity. On Tuesday, Governor Bill Lee signed House Bill 25/Senate Bill 16 into law, officially reshaping how student-athletes can transfer schools, and how quickly they can compete once they do. Beginning with the 2026–2027 school […]
Girls Flag Football to Have State Championship Next Season
TSSAA has officially welcomed girls flag football into their officially recognized sports.
Cookeville to Begin New Youth Lacrosse League
The league hopes to provide an opportunity to introduce a new sport for elementary school kids.
Van Buren Eaglettes Advance to First State Title Game
The Eagles defeated Coalfield by a score of 54-52.
Fall Practice Work Underway, Injury Alert
As high school football practices begin, Upper Cumberland coaches are on high alert for injuries. White County Head Coach Curtis Beaty said his team uses the weight room to ward off the injury bug. “We’re a weight room team, so we stay in the weight room as much as possible,” Beaty said. “Up until, you […]
Basketball Official Training Classes To Begin
Local basketball officials will hold free classes to train and recruit new referees for the upcoming middle school and high school basketball seasons. The one-hour class will be held at various high schools in the region starting August 7th through September 16th. Organizer Luke Dycus of Crow Hop Officiating has spent 17 years officiating basketball […]
TSSAA Dead Period Wrapping Up
The TSSAA’s Dead Period wrapping up Monday, the two weeks annually where all high school sports programs are prohibited from any practices or communication with the team. Monterey High School athletic director Ben Novak sees this as a crucial time for both athletes and coaches to take a step back and relax. “Our athletes are […]
Division II High School Tournament Tips Off Thursday
Athletes and spectators headed to Cookeville Thursday for the opening tip of the Division II high school basketball championships. Tech Athletic Director Mark Wilson said the university is exceptionally proud to host what he calls the greatest private high school basketball in Tennessee. He said the Upper Cumberland is known for great basketball, so more […]
TSSAA: HS Football Championships At Tech A Possibility
The TSSAA would consider the possibility of bringing the high school football championships back to Cookeville upon the completion of Tucker Stadium renovations. TSSAA Assistant Executive Director Matthew Gillespie said a return has been discussed. Cookeville lost the State Championships in 2021. He said the TSSAA has maintained a strong relationship with Cookeville and Putnam […]
